Tree Service Worker Killed in Accident
Victim struck by falling branch

ARLINGTON, VA

The Arlington County Police Department is investigating a fatal industrial accident in the Dominion Hills neighborhood. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on January 19, a tree service worker from Vienna, Virginia was struck and killed by a falling tree branch in the 1000 block of N. Montana St.

The accident occurred while a seven member crew from Tyson’s Tree Service was trimming six large trees behind a home. While crew members were rigging a tree for trimming, a large gust of wind blew and they heard a loud cracking sound. A large branch, from a tree that was not being trimmed at the time, broke off and fell approximately 70 feet. As the workers tried to run to safety, one of them was struck in the head by the branch. He was on the ground in a neighboring yard.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until next of kin is notified. Virginia OSHA is also investigating the accident.