Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, December 17, 2002
James Royce Pitney
Park Ranger James Pitney was killed when a large piece of a tree fell and struck him on the head as he walked beneath a worker in a tree-topping bucket.
The work crew was topping the tree at a campground at Charles Mill Lake when the accident occurred. Ranger Pitney was transported to MedCentral-Mansfield Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Ranger Pitney was a US Air Force veteran. In addition to being a park ranger, he also served as a part-time deputy for the Ashland County Sheriff's Department. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Accidental
Most Recent Reflection
View all 41 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Park Ranger James Royce Pitney of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, Ohio and the additional 56 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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