BURKEVILLE, Texas — A 45-year-old man was found dead Tuesday morning after a tree reportedly fell on him while working on his tractor.
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby said the man was working on his property Monday afternoon along CR 2120 near Highway 63 when the tree suddenly fell on him.
Sheriff Burby said a family member of the man found him at around 7 a.m. the next day, still sitting in his tractor with the tree on top of him.
Newton County JP Mike Greer pronounced the man dead at the scene and has ordered an autopsy.
The name of the victim will not be released until next of kin have been notified.
Sheriff Burby said that there is no reason to suspect foul play.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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