LINCOLNTON, NC, (April 22, 2026) – A 63-year-old Lincolnton man died Wednesday afternoon following a collision involving a riding lawn mower and a pickup truck in Lincoln County, authorities said.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Larry Dale Lail was operating a Craftsman riding lawn mower and attempting to cross Killian Road near Hoover Road at approximately 3 p.m. when he was struck by a 1987 Chevrolet pickup truck.
Lail was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. Officials confirmed that the driver of the pickup truck was not injured.
Troopers reported that there was no evidence of impairment, excessive speed, or negligence, and no charges have been filed in connection with the incident.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol conducted the investigation.
