Greene Co. man hit by car while riding lawn mower

A Greene County man was taken to a local hospital after he was hit by a car while mowing his lawn.

Officials with Ohio State Highway Patrol say Ronald W. Thomas, 65, of Spring Valley was treated for non-life threatening injuries on Sunday evening.

Thomas was struck by a vehicle traveling on U.S. 42 near West Krepps Road just after 6 p.m, while operating a riding lawn mower.

The driver of the car was cited with failure to assure clear distance.

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