A heartbreaking farm accident claimed the life of a four-year-old McLeansboro boy over the weekend. The victim, Cordell Rose, was the son of James Rose and Elissa Drenckpohl of McLeansboro.
According to the Hamilton County Coroner, the fatal incident occurred on Saturday when the young boy was riding on the gas tank of his father’s tractor. Authorities say he slipped and fell beneath a finish mower attached to the tractor.
The four year-old was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries. The death is considered accidental. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office at the scene..
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, May 24th at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Comments