Tree service employee, 22, killed by falling tree trunk in DeLand

Date Added: September 16, 2025 3:34 pm

Sad news to report: A tree service employee died yesterday morning after a tree trunk fell on him while he was working in DeLand. 

The 22-year-old victim and his co-worker were cutting trees on George Ryan Road around 9:40 a.m. The victim’s co-worker was up in a bucket truck with a chainsaw and announced he was going to begin cutting the tree after observing the area below was clear. 

The victim, who was further back near a truck, returned to the area underneath where his co-worker was cutting and was hit with a falling tree trunk. 

The victim’s co-worker called 911 and immediately attempted life saving measures. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by paramedics. 

At this time, the investigation has determined this was an accidental death. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office sends its condolences to the victim’s family.