Pomfret, N.Y. (WBEN) - A state police trooper was flagged down by a motorist on Rt. 60 in the Chautauqua County town of Pomfret Friday afternoon due to a farming accident nearby.
Further investigation revealed that a 1976 International tractor operated by Daniel Hunt, of Fredonia, was traveling southbound on Route 60 and while turning onto a farm access road the tractor went into an embankment. It struck a tree and rolled, pinning Hunt underneath. Hunt was pronounced dead at the scene by Chautauqua County Coroner. He was 50 years old.
It happened just before 4pm Friday afternoon.




