The owner of a Gaston County golf course was killed after he was struck by a tree limb Tuesday afternoon.
The victim was identified as Joe Herman Ratchford, 63.
The accident occurred on the Apple Creek golf course on Apple Creek Road in Dallas.
Officials said a large tree had fallen to the ground in an awkward position.
Ratchford was working to remove the tree when a part of it struck him in the head.
Chopper 9 flew over the scene where officials could be seen investigating.
The victim was identified as Joe Herman Ratchford, 63.
The accident occurred on the Apple Creek golf course on Apple Creek Road in Dallas.
Officials said a large tree had fallen to the ground in an awkward position.
Ratchford was working to remove the tree when a part of it struck him in the head.
Chopper 9 flew over the scene where officials could be seen investigating.
WSOC