First-Grader Killed in Skid Loader Accident

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By Ellen Serr

Story Created: Oct 30, 2007 at 2:32 PM CST

Story Updated: Oct 31, 2007 at 6:41 AM CST

The Hanson County Sheriff's office is reporting that a 6-year-old Alexandria child was killed yesterday in an accident involving a skid-steer loader.

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According to officials, 6-year-old Adrianna Sellers was killed when a skid-steer loader driven by 25-year-old Marcus Degen collided with her while backing.

Mitchell Ambulance personnel transported Sellers to Queen of Peace hospital in Mitchell, where she was later pronounced dead. Sellers was a first grader at Hanson School. Officials say no foul play is suspected.

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Tuesday, Oct 30 at 4:38 PM Anonymous wrote ...

How sad. My condolences to the family.

Wednesday, Oct 31 at 8:07 AM Dan J wrote ...

How tragic. :( We are praying for the family.

Wednesday, Oct 31 at 1:21 PM Anonymous wrote ...

My condolences & prayers to the family of the child and my prayers to the young man that was involved in the accident.

Thursday, Nov 1 at 9:05 AM Elizabeth (Butler) Erickson wrote ...

Tina-you and your family are in my heart and prayers! I am so sorry this has happened to your sweet little girl!

Thursday, Nov 1 at 12:13 PM emergency911 wrote ...

And also to the guy driving the loader. I can't imagine what he must be going through.

Friday, Nov 2 at 10:00 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Dear Tina and Family, We feel so bad for this tragic accident. We will pray for you every day!

Friday, Nov 2 at 10:02 AM Kim wrote ...

Tina, I'm so sorry what happend to Adrianna, you guys are in my hear t in prayers! I Love You!

Monday, Nov 5 at 6:13 PM alina sushchik 501 wrote ...

im so sorry what happend yesturday its so sad. we will pray for you.

Monday, Nov 5 at 6:18 PM carry wrote ...

im crying so sad. we will pray for you.

Tuesday, Nov 6 at 3:12 PM Lizzie wrote ...

Hi I am one of Adrianna's cousins friends her cousins name is Mikayla

Tuesday, Dec 4 at 8:25 PM Leah Marsh wrote ...

We love you and miss you Adrianna!! Tina, Mark, and Zeraya we're praying for you!!

Wednesday, Dec 5 at 3:35 PM Kimmi Brown wrote ...

I miss her so much , Tina and Family, I'm so sorry about about your Little Angel, We Love You! She was great 6 year old! I MISS HER SO MUCH! And i bet you do too much than me!

Monday, Feb 4 at 7:36 AM Leah Marsh wrote ...

It's been 3 months and no one can stop thinking about it. WE LOVE YOU ANNA!!!

Saturday, Mar 1 at 6:16 PM anonymous wrote ...

I have just met Tina and am sitting about 10 feet from Mark and Zeraya and I cannot imagine the pain that you have gone through... I hope the best for you.. and I admire your strength.. I would not know anyone else able to deal with this, with the strength and love you have...

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