Tree Trimmer Dies After Falling Nearly 90 Feet

Sugarcreek Township police Sgt. Mark White confirmed the tree trimmer that was injured Wednesday morning after falling nearly 90 feet has died. He was originally transported to Miami Valley hospital by Carfeflight.

The accident happened in the 1700 block of River Ridge Road in Sugarcreek Township.

Emergency crews arrived and found the man lying on the ground near the base of the tree. At the time of the accident, the man was working near to top of tree trimming limbs and branches.

Sgt. Brian Deckerd said " It appears he may have cut through the limb he had his lifeline tied off on... he fell the complete 90 feet alone with the limb he actually cut.

The man is an employee of Reliable Tree Service, in Springfield Ohio. Police are still trying to notify family members of his death.