Logging death near Reunion Church of Christ
Published 11:32 am Wednesday, January 11, 2023
- Caution tape around the site of a logging accident near Reunion Church of Christ on Jan. 11, 2023.
A man has died after being struck by a tree Wednesday morning, according to Limestone County Coroner Mike West.
He was identified as 43-year-old Wesley Thorpe from Frankewing, Tenn. which is about 17 miles north of Ardmore.
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed an industrial logging accident off of Reunion Road. Coroner West said the 911 call came in around 10 a.m.
The area around Reunion Church of Christ was blocked off by law enforcement as the sheriff’s office investigated behind the church. The News Courier was on scene when the Coroner’s Office arrived, around 11:20 a.m. but an identification was not released until 4:40 after next of kin had been notified.
A logging company was cutting trees in the area when the the accident happened. Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin did confirm the logging accident and said that OSHA was investigating. OSHA confirmed they were investigating the incident but could not release any details about the pending investigation.
The News Courier will follow up with OSHA for more.