Porter, NY — Authorities have identified a Lewiston man who died after a tree-cutting incident Sunday afternoon in the Town of Porter.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, the man involved in the incident has been identified as 59-year-old Michael J. Mort of Lewiston, New York. The incident occurred Sunday at approximately 3:24 p.m. (1524 hours) at 1587 Lake Road in Porter.
Deputies said the incident involved a tree-cutting accident. Mort was pronounced dead following the incident. Officials have not released additional details about how the accident occurred.
The case is currently classified as a death investigation, and the circumstances remain under review by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.
Emergency crews from several agencies responded to the scene, including Youngstown Fire Company, Lewiston Fire Company #1, and Upper Mountain Fire Company, according to the sheriff’s office media release. Youngstown Ambulance and Mercy Flight were also dispatched to assist.
Investigators assigned to the case include sheriff’s deputies and personnel from the Niagara County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Bureau, along with a crime scene unit and an environmental conservation officer, authorities said.
Officials have not indicated whether additional information will be released as the investigation continues.
Lake Road runs along the Lake Ontario shoreline and is frequently used by local residents and workers accessing nearby homes and properties.
For students, young workers, and residents doing seasonal outdoor work, incidents involving power equipment and tree removal remain a common source of serious injuries each year.
The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office said additional details will be released as they become available or as appropriate.
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