Associated Press - October 27, 2009 11:34 AM ET

MOSS BLUFF, La. (AP) - Authorities say a 70-year-old Westlake man died when a tractor fell on him.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies said the accident occurred at around 9:30 a.m. Monday in Moss Bluff.

Cpl. Mark Vartuli told the American Press that James W. Goolsby was operating a tractor at a dirt pit when it overturned, pinning him.

Coroner Dr. Terry Welke said Goolsby died of multiple crushing injuries caused by the tractor. Goolsby was pronounced dead at the scene.

Information from: American Press, http://www.americanpress.com

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