Tree Trimmer Falls To Death In Ormond Beach

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Ormond Beach, FL- A tree trimmer fell to his death today in Ormond Beach. At around 2:15 p.m., units from the Ormond Beach Police and Fire Departments responded to 1930 West Granada Boulevard regarding a tree trimmer who had fallen from a ladder.

The victim, 57-year-old Thurman Hull, was working for Darryl Hamilton Tree Service at the rear of the plaza trimming a large palm tree. Hull had difficulty with his safety harness while on the ladder. He unhooked from the ladder which caused it to twist and Hull fell to the ground.

Hull was pronounced dead at the scene. The Criminal Investigation Unit responded to conduct the investigation.

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