City employee dies after tree falls in Libby Hill Park

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Police have confirmed that a Richmond city employee has died after a tree fell on them in Richmond’s Libby Hill neighborhood.

On Thursday, Sept. 14, just before 11:30 a.m., the Richmond Fire Department and the Richmond Police Department were called to Libby Hill Park, where a man was trapped underneath a tree that fell.

The Department of Public Works says staff was cleaning up after last week’s storms when the tree fell on the worker.

Once on scene, the Fire Department removed the tree from the male. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later succumbed to his injuries.

Police identified the man as an employee of the city of Richmond.

“The City of Richmond is deeply saddened by the loss of our employee, and our thoughts and condolences go out to their family and loved ones during this difficult time,” said Public Works director Bobby Vincent.

This is an active investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call RPD Major Crimes at (804) 646-6740.

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