PLEASANT GROVE — A 3-year-old Lindon boy is recovering from extensive surgery to his left leg after his father accidentally backed a riding lawn mower over him Saturday morning.
According to Pleasant Grove police, emergency crews responded to call for help near 300 E. 750 North just before 10 a.m.
Police determined the boy had been following behind the lawn mower when the driver reversed direction to catch a spot that he had missed. The driver was unaware that the child was walking behind the mower.
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Police say the mower's blades caused major cuts to the boy's left foot and thigh area. He was taken to American Fork Hospital and was later taken by helicopter ambulance to Primary Children's Medical Center, where he underwent surgery.