Aug. 8, 2011 —
According to Rowan County Coroner John Northcutt, Jonathan Matthew Falkner, 28, of Olive Hill, was killed Friday morning in a remote area of southeastern Rowan County when a tree he had cut kicked back and struck him.
Falkner and another Olive Hill resident, Elijah Triplett Jr., had driven tracked equipment into a remote area on Erwin Road, off Christy Creek, to cut firewood.
According to Triplett, Falkner was cutting a red oak tree more than 100 feet tall and two feet in diameter when it appeared to rotate off the stump.
Triplett said the top of the tree came into contact with surrounding trees, causing it to kick back and strike Falkner.
Triplett attempted to call 911 from the scene but could not get cellphone service.
Northcutt said the accident scene was more than a mile into the woods and that Triplett had to drive the equipment out in order to call for help.
“Emergency crews were dispatched at 10:12 a.m. and arrived minutes later,” Northcutt said. “Triplett drove the emergency medical service team back to the scene in his track as four-wheel drive vehicles couldn’t have made it back into the very rugged steep terrain.”
EMS determined that Falkner was deceased and Northcutt was called to the scene at 10:33 a.m.
“Falkner was pronounced dead at the scene,” Northcutt said. “Cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head and chest.”
The incident remains under investigation by the Rowan County Coroner’s office and by Kentucky State Police Trooper Joshua Preece.
A complete obituary is available online at www.globefc.com.
themoreheadnews
Related Photos
-
Emergency workers were transported to the scene of a logging accident on this tracked equipment. Photo by Gary Lanham
Olive Hill man dies in logging accident
- themoreheadnews
-
-
Olive Hill man dies in logging accident
According to Rowan County Coroner John Northcutt, Jonathan Matthew Falkner, 28, of Olive Hill, was killed Friday morning in a remote area of southeastern Rowan County when a tree he had cut kicked back and struck him.
-
RCCA administrator Kees’ third year a charm
Leeann Kees is beginning her third year as both teacher and administrator for Rowan County Christian Academy, and she couldn’t be happier.
-
14-year-old dies in fall from tower
A 14-year-old Bath County boy died Saturday after falling from a 65-foot television antenna tower in Morgan County, according to police.
-
Eat healthy on a budget: 7 ways to be a grocery guru
Buying fresh foods and trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle can put a damper on your wallet. A study released this week in the Health Affairs journal says that eating according to the federal government’s nutritional guidelines can add $380 to your yearly grocery bill.
-
Driver crashes through Rite Aid
A Morehead man was charged with driving under the influence after he was found by police in the driver’s seat of a vehicle still wedged in the east side of the Rite Aid store on West Main Street.
-
Pinecrest Plaza: It’s not really empty
You can’t always tell from the parking lot but 13 stores currently are doing business in the Pinecrest Plaza on Flemingsburg Road. With that many businesses offering groceries, electronics, furniture, vitamins, animal feed, discounted merchandise and other products and services, why do the plaza parking lots always look empty?
-
Transamerica Journey of Hope cyclists stop in Morehead
Representatives of 20 Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapters from across the country cycled into Morehead Tuesday afternoon as part of their Journey of Hope to raise awareness and funds for people with disabilities.
-
Comedy Cruze sails into MCC Saturday
Television personality and comedian Lee Cruse will bring his All-Star Comedy Cruze to Morehead Saturday night at the Morehead Conference Center.
-
Wreck temporarily closes Rite Aid
The Rite Aid Store located on West Main Street was temporarily closed after a driver ran into the east side of the building at approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
-
Teen accused of killing father
A former Morgan County resident has been arrested for allegedly murdering her father and setting his house on fire last year, according to police.
- More themoreheadnews Headlines
-
