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Lincoln County man killed in lawn mower crash

North Carolina State Highway Patrol

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — A Lincolnton man was hit and killed while riding on a lawn mower Wednesday.

The crash happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Killian Road, near Hoover Road, in Lincoln County.

Troopers say 63-year-old Larry Lail crossed the road on the lawn mower and was hit by a pickup truck. He died on scene.

The other driver was not hurt.

North Carolina Highway Patrol says no charges will be filed.

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