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Name released of man killed in logging accident in Parishville

Posted 9/4/18

PARISHVILLE — A Parishville man was killed in a logging accident on Ashton Road Aug. 31, according to St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies. William P. Meashaw, 73, was struck by a limb in the …

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Name released of man killed in logging accident in Parishville

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PARISHVILLE — A Parishville man was killed in a logging accident on Ashton Road Aug. 31, according to St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies.

William P. Meashaw, 73, was struck by a limb in the upper left shoulder area and became pinned underneath a tree, officers said.

St. Lawrence County Coroner June Wood was called and pronounced Meashaw deceased at the scene, deputies said.

An autopsy showed that he died from a heart attack related to the stress of the incident, officers said.

No foul play is suspected.