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Bowie County man killed while clearing trees with skid-loader

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BOWIE COUNTY, TX (KSLA) -

Bowie County authorities say a 73-year-old man was crushed to death Tuesday when the  utility machine he was operating rolled over and landed on him.

The accident happened around 11 a.m. while Oscar Briley was working in the Liberty Eylau area on Comanche Road.

Deputies say Briley was clearing trees when the lift came down and crushed him. Then the vehicle continued to roll forward, trapping Briley underneath.

They say Briley was working alone when the mishap occurred.

"One of the neighbors had noticed the equipment down here running and saw no activity for about an hour. And when they came down here to check, they found him and immediately notified us," says Bowie County Sheriff's Lt. Jerl Palmore.

Investigators say they do not expect foul play, but they are sending Briley's body to Dallas for an autopsy.

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