Man hospitalized after tractor rolls over east of Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA VALLEY, Calif. - A man was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries on Friday after a tractor rolled over near a field east of Santa Maria.
Santa Barbara County Fire said it happened around 12:52 p.m. in the area of Dominion Road and Orcutt Garey Road.
The tractor was reportedly carrying a load when it flipped over, pinning the driver's lower body between the tractor and a pole.
County Fire crews said the driver's co-workers stabilized the tractor prior to emergency personnel's arrival.
The driver was then transported to Marian Regional Medical Center for the treatment of moderate injuries.