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Mont. child killed in fall from farm tractor

By The Associated Press

Story Created: Nov 20, 2009 at 9:53 AM MST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2009 at 9:53 AM MST

STEVENSVILLE - Authorities in Ravalli County say a 5-year-old boy died after falling from a moving farm tractor near Stevensville.

The Ravalli County Sheriff's Office says the name of the child is being withheld pending notification of family.

Lt. Steve Holton said the child lived in Stevensville and was riding on the tractor's running board Thursday afternoon when he fell and was run over by the rear tractor tire.

He says the tractor was being driven by an adult who is not the child's parent. The boy died at the scene.

Holton says it appears to be a tragic accident but it is still under investigation.

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