Crime & Safety

Person Killed By Tree Near White's Ferry

Incident remains under investigation.

A person was struck and killed by a tree Sunday evening along the C&O Canal towpath near White's Ferry, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.

White's Ferry is located west of Poolesville.

Responders were still in the area around 8:30 Sunday evening. 

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The gender or age of the person wasn't immediately known. Montgomery County Police will be conducting an investigation into the death, according to Fire and Rescue. 

Montgomery County Police referred calls to the National Park Service. 

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