New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him

Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him.

While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.

An investigation into the matter is ongoing, according to New York State Police.

New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him

New York State Police said a press release troopers from responded to an incident in which a tree fell on a male subject in the town of Victor the afternoon of August 14.

When troopers arrived on the scene, they discovered that the man was deceased on his tractor. A preliminary investigation revealed that the male subject was clearing brush when a tree struck him, says officials.

This is an ongoing investigation.

The New York State Police said the victim has been identified as 68-year-old Richard M. King of Victor.

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Everybody loves a piece of trivia. A bit of unusual history. A fun factoid. Well, there are volumes of these in Upstate New York and we will visit many of them in the near future.

This is a list of 25 historic sites, roadside oddities, and amazing places that you will not want to miss on your next Upstate New York road trip. I mean, the only place you can actually drive under the Erie Canal? Really? Yes,. And if you feel like you are being watched as you drive along Rt. 28 in the Catskills, well, you are being watched. And what about a grave high up in the Adirondacks where one of the most famous American pop singers who was born in the south is buried. You want more? How about an authentic Egyptian mummy on display? We have it. What about the most famous "little red caboose" in America? Yup, in a Central New York college city. And how about the world's largest chair? Sounds weird doesn't it? But we have it representing a city that once was the second largest furniture making city in America.

All of these and so much more. This is a fun list!

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New York State Man Dies After Concrete Wall Falls On Him

Finger Lakes 1 reports that a man died at work, in the Village of Bath, when a wall fell on top of him. Police say an investigation showed that another worker was cleaning up scrap metal from a previous fire, and accidentally struck the cement wall with heavy equipment.

The wall fell on top of the victim, and he was later pronounced deceased at the scene, according to police.

Finger Lakes 1 reports that the victim has been identified as Gerald C. Cleveland of Bath, New York. Police say OHSA is conducting a further investigation into the incident.