Tree Worker Dies in Vestavia Hills Job Accident

0:00It's April 1st, this is Birmingham News today, your AI-powered local news. A 36-year-old tree worker from Bessimer, named Aaron, Ligon, McGarrity, died on the job in Vestavia Hills last week. He was part of a tree company hired to take down a large tree at a house on Westwick Circle in the 2800 block. The accident hit around 11.30am on March 31st, and he was pronounced dead right there at 11.48am, less than 20. Minutes later, folks in the community are shaken by this kind of workplace tragedy, especially since tree work carries real risks up in those branches. Vestavia Hills Police are digging into exactly what caused the injury during a removal, and will hear more as the investigation wraps up.