A Statesville man died Saturday (March 18) after his mower flipped into a pond off Elmwood Road. 43-year-old Alfredo Quintero was pronounced deceased at the scene according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

The victim is said to have been mowing along a steep embankment when the mower rolled into the water. Iredell County EMS, Iredell Rescue and the Cool Springs Fire Department all responded to the scene.

[Story courtesy of Rick Gilbert, WACB]