Crime & Safety

Milford Man Killed While Cutting Down Tree

More details on the sudden death of a Ball Hill resident.

Police have released the identity of the man who died in a tragic accident early Tuesday.

William Duncklee, 73 died after being struck by a tree he was working on outside of his home at 7 Ball Hill, according to Milford Police.

Duncklee died from blunt trauma after attempting to cut down a tree in his yard around 2 p.m., according to Police.

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He was found dead on the scene after police, fire and ambulance responded to the Milford home.

Police are investigating the cause of this accidental death , according to Milford Police Chief Mike Viola.

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