TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A man is dead after a tree trimming incident in Pima County.

The incident happened today, claiming the life of 40-year-old Javier Palafox.

Deputies from the Pima County Sheriff's Department and detectives from the Traffic and Homicide Units arrived at the scene after Mr. Palafox was struck by a large section of a palm tree he was contracted to trim.

Despite extensive life-saving efforts, Mr. Palafox was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have found no evidence of foul play, and the investigation is ongoing.

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