Lawn mower rolls into Bell Creek, kills Daleville homeowner

DALEVILLE, Ind. – A Daleville homeowner died Sunday afternoon after his lawn mower rolled over into Bell Creek, pinning him under the water.

According to Delaware County Coroner Scott Hahn, Jeffery Foster, 62, and his wife were mowing their property along South Pugsley Road when his mower tipped into Bell Creek.

The zero turn mower trapped Foster underwater for an unknown amount of time.

Emergency personnel tried to revive Foster on scene, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead on scene by paramedics.

Pugsley Road remained closed for more than an hour as equipment and personnel responded.