Police: Man killed in tree-cutting accident involving chainsaw

Authorities say a man from Lafayette Township was killed when a tree he was cutting down on his property fell on him.

News 12 Staff

Mar 12, 2019, 11:12 AM

Updated 2,034 days ago

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Police: Man killed in tree-cutting accident involving chainsaw
Authorities say a man from Lafayette Township was killed when a tree he was cutting down on his property fell on him.
The incident happened Sunday at his home on Beaver Run Road.
According to police, Stephen Race, 64, was using a chainsaw to cut through the tree near his house when it fell on him.
Police say a neighbor found him and called police.
Race was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say Race was apparently alone at the time and his death is not suspicious.