18-year-old man dies when tree falls on him in North Huntingdon
An 18-year-old man was killed Thursday when a tree fell on him in North Huntingdon, according to Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson.
The incident occurred about 11:30 a.m. on Winchester Road, near the Trafford Sportsman’s Club.
According to a statement from North Huntingdon police Chief Robert Rizzo, the man and other volunteers were cleaning up fallen trees from a previous storm when the tree came down.
The man succumbed to his injuries despite first responders’ efforts, Rizzo said.
North Huntingdon police and the Coroner’s Office are investigating.
Carson and Rizzo said the man’s identity will be released after next of kin notifications are made.
Renatta Signorini is a TribLive reporter covering breaking news, crime, courts and Jeannette. She has been working at the Trib since 2005. She can be reached at rsignorini@triblive.com.
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