Monday, October 18, 2004

Truck Kills Fla. Man Turning Lawn Mower In Road

MOLINO, Fla. -An elderly Escambia County man died when he drove his rider mower into the road for a turn in front of his house and was hit by a passing truck driven by a teenager. Edward Del Buono, 77, of Molino was killed in the collision Saturday afternoon, said volunteer fire Capt. Anthony Manning. Robert Thomas Jr., 17, of Molino was trying to pass a car when his truck hit Del Buono's mower, the Florida Highway Patrol said. There was no immediate information available on whether he faced any charges.

(AP article here)

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