Police investigating death of man run over by tractor he was repairing

BOURBON, Ind. -- A man was killed Friday evening when the tractor he was working on ran over him, according to Marshall County Police.

Police, Bourbon Fire and EMS were called to 3523 9B Road around 9 p.m. Friday.

When they arrived, they discovered Lester Sellers deceased.

Police said it appears Sellers was working on the tractor when it slipped into gear and he was swept under the back tires.

The running tractor started a small fire, but it was quickly extinguished by Bourbon fire.

The Marshall County Coroner responded to the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.