An investigation by Idaho County officials has concluded that a New Meadows man who was killed March 20 was hit by a falling tree while cutting firewood.
In a news release, the sheriff’s office reported 28-year-old Tyrel Walker had been cutting firewood in the Allison Creek area of the main Salmon River.
Dispatch received a 911 call at 12:52 a.m. March 20 that Walker was being transported to Riggins. At the time of the call Walker was reportedly unconscious but still had a pulse.
The Riggins ambulance met the party on Main Street in Riggins and began life-saving measures. An air ambulance was requested but the request was canceled a short time later when emergency responders reported that life-saving measures were being discontinued.
Idaho County deputies and the Idaho County coroner continued to investigate the incident that took place 6 miles up French Creek Road.
They concluded Walker was hit in the head with a separate tree while cutting firewood.
