Former College Athlete Dead in Lawn Mower Accident at 57

A former college basketball player has died after an accident involving a lawn mower.

57-year-old Mike Fledderman of Indiana was killed when his lawn mower reportedly tipped over as he went up a steep hill. Fledderman was run over by the mower and died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Fledderman played college basketball at Purdue, and began his collegiate basketball journey at St. Joseph's College, which competed in Division III.

Fledderman was an accomplished high school athlete, competing in multiple sports.