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Lincoln, Neb., worker injured in mower accident

Lincoln officials say a city worker was taken to a hospital after a riding lawn mower rolled on top of him.Police Capt. David Beggs says 37-year-old Eric Kohles was reported in critical condition on Monday afternoon.City street superintendent Andrew Edwards says Kohles was mowing a drainage...

Lincoln officials say a city worker was taken to a hospital after a riding lawn mower rolled on top of him.

Police Capt. David Beggs says 37-year-old Eric Kohles was reported in critical condition on Monday afternoon.

City street superintendent Andrew Edwards says Kohles was mowing a drainage easement when the mower rolled just before 1:30 p.m.

Edwards says Kohles has worked for the city for around 2 1/2 years.

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Information from: Lincoln Journal Star, http://www.journalstar.com

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