Robert McClannan, 71, dies when struck in driveway while mowing lawn on Sunset Drive in Piqua, Ohio
Man mowing lawn dies after being hit by backing car
The accident happened in the 800 block of Sunset Drive around 2:30 p.m. Monday.
Piqua Police Chief Marty Grove told The Piqua Daily Call Robert McClannan, 71, was mowing his lawn with a push mower when a neighbor began backing out of his driveway, hitting McClannan.
Police say McClannan may have been making a turn and stepped into the driveway.
Piqua Fire Department medics were called to the scene and they asked a CareFlight helicopter to meet them at the American Legion landing zone next to the fire department. McClannan died before he could be placed aboard the helicopter.
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I am a good friend of Bob's
I am a good friend of Bob's from his home in Bradenton Beach, FL. Has an obituary with information on services been released?
There will be a graveside
There will be a graveside service in Piqua on Tuesday. When the obituary becomes available it should be here http://www.melcher-sowers.com/obituaries
Thanks for your kind words.
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