State Police Investigate Deadly Farm Tractor Accident

BANNER, Ky. (WTVQ) – State Police are investigating a deadly farm tractor accident in Floyd County.

Troopers say the preliminary investigation indicates that 69-year old David Hamilton, of Banner, was operating a farm tractor at his home on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Investigators say it appears Hamilton lost control of the tractor as he was going down a steep grade.

The tractor overturned and killed Hamilton, according to KSP.

State Police say they’re treating this as a death investigation.