Man pinned by tractor identified [UPDATED]

Published 10:19am Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Updated 12:21pm Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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The 32-year-old man pinned between a truck and a tractor was identified by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office as Travis Tollerud.

Tollerud was allegedly working on his farm near Erhard at about 8:30 a.m. Monday when he walked between a tractor and parked pickup. The tractor slipped into gear, pinning Tollerud between the two vehicles.

He was taken by ambulance to Lake Region Healthcare after suffering injuries to his pelvis and legs.The Sheriff’s Office reported his injuries are not life-threatening.

Rothsay Fire and Rescue and Pelican Rapids Ambulance responded.

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