Burkeville man was killed by a tree while working on his tractor
At 6:52 this morning, Newton County Sheriff's Department received a call of an accident on State Hwy 63 & CR 2120.
When officers and first responders arrived, they realized that the victim was deceased in a pasture on his tractor after being pinned by a tree.
According to Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby, the victim was identified as a 45-year-old man from Burkeville but they aren't releasing his name just yet.
We extend our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
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