Elderly Man Survives Bulldozer Rollover in Cedar County
A 76-year-old man in Cedar County, Missouri, survived a freak accident where he was partially crushed by a bulldozer. The incident occurred when the bulldozer's seat and fuel cell broke free, causing him to fall and the machine to roll…
Charlotte, NC, September 5, 2026 — A 76-year-old man in Cedar County, Missouri, has survived a severe incident involving a bulldozer. The accident occurred when critical components of the heavy machinery failed, leading to the man being partially crushed.
According to the details of the incident, the seat and fuel cell of the bulldozer broke free unexpectedly. This failure caused the man to fall from the operator’s position. Subsequently, the machine rolled over his legs.
The immediate aftermath of the rollover left the man with significant injuries. He sustained a fractured ankle and a crush injury to his foot. The specific circumstances surrounding the bulldozer’s mechanical failure, such as the exact date of the incident or the model of the bulldozer, were not provided.
Further details regarding the sequence of events leading to the component failure, or whether any emergency services were involved in his extrication or immediate medical care, were not immediately available. The condition of the man following the incident, including whether he was hospitalized or his current prognosis, also remains unspecified.
The report characterized the event as a “freak accident,” highlighting its unusual and unexpected nature. Information regarding the owner or operator of the bulldozer, or the specific location within Cedar County where the incident took place, has not been disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Christopher Replogle, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
