By Crash News Writer 
Lenawee County, MI (July 4, 2025) — A heartbreaking accident in Woodstock Township claimed the life of a one-year-old girl on Sunday afternoon after she was run over by a riding lawn mower.
According to reports, the incident happened around 4:50 p.m. on June 29 in the 11000 block of Herold Highway. The Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office said the child’s grandmother, a 52-year-old woman, was mowing the lawn and did not know her granddaughter had wandered outside. The devastating oversight led to the child being struck by the mower.
First responders, including the Addison Fire Department and Somerset Fire Department, rushed to the scene. The child was transported to a nearby hospital but was tragically pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Local authorities have not released the child’s identity as the community mourns this tragic loss. Officials continue to offer support to the family while the investigation remains ongoing.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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