Hollywood, MD – Just before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, fire and EMS were dispatched to Sotterley Mansion, 44300 Sotterley Lane in Hollywood for a report of an unconscious subject trapped under a tree.
Members of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department and Leonardtown and Hollywood volunteer rescue squads and other emergency medical personnel arrived and pronounced the victim dead.
Witnesses at the scene stated the male subject was cutting a tree down and was struck by the tree when it fell.
High winds may have played a role in the accident.
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
Contact Joseph Norris at joe.norris@thebaynet.com
