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Logging Accident Claims Life of Borchers Man

Last updated on Tuesday, November 25, 2014

(BORCHERS) - A logging accident Friday north of Waymansville claimed the life of a Borchers community man.

According to Bartholomew County Coroner Larry Fisher, 66-year-old David Hoene of Seymour Road died of chest and head injuries after he was crushed by a falling tree.

Hoene and his two adult sons were clearing out a wooded area along State Road 58, just north of Spray Road, when the 1:47 p.m. accident occurred, said Maj. Todd Noblitt, chief deputy of the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department.

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