Tree limb kills 8-year-old PA boy

10/29/2012 (Updated 10/30/2012 8:53:09 AM)

According to Gibson State Police:  On October 29 approximately 5:30 pm, the 8-year-old boy and his father were outside of a private residence off of Bronson Hill Rd. in the southeastern portion of Franklin Twp. near Bridgewater and New Milford Twps. 

It was not raining at the time of the incident, but a strong gust of wind caused a limb to break from a tree.  The limb fell and struck the victim resulting in fatal injuries.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  The boy's name has not yet been released.