A man is dead following a farming accident in the Town of Lee.

New York State Police say 80-year old Thomas Palmer was splitting wood with a log splitter attached to a tractor.

They say at some point, Palmer started the tractor while on the ground, not realizing it was in gear.  The tractor knocked him to the ground and rolled over him with a rear tire and the log splitter.

He was discovered yesterday evening by a family member.

The investigation into the incident is continuing.

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