Police: Driver Crashes Into Man Operating Lawnmower, Faces Homicide Charges

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

INDIANA COUNTY (KDKA) -- An Indiana County man is facing charges after he allegedly and fatally hit a man on a lawnmower in West Mahoning Township.

State police say Joshua Brink was driving on Barnard Road around 5:30 p.m. on Friday when he left the road, hit an embankment, then reportedly struck 52-year-old Douglas Dalessio.

Dalessio was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

Brink is now facing charges including homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence.