Tree Trimmer Dies in Vestavia Hills Fall

0:00It's April 1st. Welcome in. This is Birmingham News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. A 36-year-old tree trimmer from Bessimer lost his life after falling from a tree and of Estavia Hills neighborhood. Aaron Ligue McGarrity was on the job when the accident struck around 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday. Emergency responders raced to the 2800 block of Westwick Circle after reports of a serious fall. A massive tree cutting setup was already there, showing the scale of the work. He was part of a professional crew hired by homeowners to take down the tree. These jobs carry real risks, especially at heights, and this one turned deadly fast. The corner confirmed Aaron passed away right at the scene. No other injuries were reported, but a shook up the quiet residential spot. Vistavia police are now piecing together the details to understand what went wrong. Just like this hit hard, underscoring why safety gear and protocols matter every climb.