Thomas Bussey, 52, dead after falling from tractor and getting run over on Humbert Road on Johns Island near Charleston, SC
Modified Date:
Tue, 05/12/2015 - 12:07pmAccident Date:
Sunday, May 10, 2015Victim identified in deadly accident on Johns Island
An investigation is underway following a deadly accident on Johns Island.
Coroner identifies Johns Island man killed in tractor accident
Thomas Bussey of Johns Island died from injuries sustained in the fall, Charleston County Deputy Coroner Kimberly Rhoton said.
Man who died in Johns Island tractor accident identified
Deputies were told that Bussey was operating a Massey-Ferguson 1030 tractor on his property, Watson said.
Sometime between 5:00-6:00 p.m., Bussey was operating a tractor on his property when one of its tires went flat. He drove the machine to his garage so that he could fix it, but for some reason fell off of the tractor as he reached the garage, and was run over by its back left tire. Bussey was pronounced dead after succumbing to the injuries sustained in the accident.
Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
Thomas Bussey
Roadway:
Humbert RoadCity:
Charleston, SCCounty:
Charleston County, SCArea:
Charleston, SC
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