Town of Bristol man recovering after being run over by farm tractor

KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 69-year-old Town of Bristol man is recovering after being run over by a farm tractor in a field on Thursday, June 2nd.

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department issued a release that indicates the man was cutting grass in a farm field at a Town of Bristol address. At one point, the man had gotten off the tractor and was standing next to it.  The tractor, described as an older model John Deere, slipped out of gear and struck / rolled over the man.

Deputies report the man said the tractor rolled over his legs and chest, missing his head.

Bristol Rescue requested Flight For Life to respond for possible internal injuries. The man was flown to Froedtert Hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

Officials say the incident appeared accidental with nothing suspicious reported.