Tree trimmer dies after getting trapped by palm fronds in Tempe

Published
April 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Tempe, Arizona
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Incident type
Workplace, Fall

Summary

Fall Injury Tempe Arizona in Tempe, Arizona: A 57-year-old tree trimmer died after being trapped by collapsing palm fronds while trimming a tree in Tempe, Arizona. Experts noted the danger of palm tree work due to the weight of fronds and the risk of falling trees.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Flavio Sesmas Maya Named in reporting

Original reporting

Tree trimmer dies after getting trapped by palm fronds in Tempe | FOX 10 Phoenix

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