A three-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital Saturday after being seriously injured by a lawnmower in Cary,Illinois. The incident occurred in the 28700 block of Kristy Lane around 12:41 p.m., prompting a response from Lake County sheriff’s deputies adn paramedics.
The child sustained a critical leg injury after being run over by an industrial-style lawnmower.Authorities stated the boy was either riding on or fell from the mower while the operator was reversing, resulting in the machine rolling over his leg. The quick actions of a neighbor, who applied a tourniquet to control bleeding before first responders arrived, may have been crucial.
paramedics initially transported the child to Mercyhealth Hospital before requesting a medical helicopter to transfer him to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, where he remains in critical condition.sheriff’s deputies are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. While details remain limited,the incident underscores the potential dangers associated with lawnmower operation,particularly around young children. lawn mower-related injuries are a notable concern, with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reporting thousands of incidents annually, many involving children.
Jeramie Bizzle, a web producer for CBS Chicago, reported on this developing story. He has been with CBS Chicago as 2017, previously contributing to the Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com, and sportskeeda.
