FAYETTE COUNTY — A tree cutting accident in Ramsey claimed the life Thursday of a 39-year-old Effingham man.

According to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Kristopher Hetzer was killed when a tree he was cutting down fell on him.

The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon on property just east of Ramsey.

Hetzer was pronounced dead at the scene.