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Man, 86, dies after tractor crashes over hillside in Washington County

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Coroner called to scene after tractor crashes over hillside in Washington County (Matt Gush - stock.adobe.com)

CECIL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An 86-year-old man died after a tractor crashed over a hillside in Cecil Township on Wednesday evening.

The crash happened along Ciaffoni Road just before 7:30 p.m., a 911 supervisor confirmed.

Robert Cowden was pronounced dead around two hours after the crash. His death is being investigated as a medical emergency, the Washington County coroner said.

Cecil Township police are investigating.

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