88-year-old man dies in Perth East after one tractor rolls into another

Farmers Forum staff

STRATFORD — An 88-year-old man was killed while working on a tractor Nov. 10 in the Township of Perth East, northeast of Stratford.

Perth County OPP said that Neil Cook was pronounced dead at the Perth Line 43 address. Officers, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene before 5 p.m.

Police say he was working on a tractor when another tractor rolled back against it. A police investigation continues. The Ministry of Labour was also notified.