Fort Ann Man Dies After Being Pinned Under Fallen Tree

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM

A 76-year-old man, identified as Leslie Saltsman of Fort Ann, died after being pinned under a tree in a wooded area on Copeland Pond Road. The incident occurred just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, and Saltsman was found more than half a mile from the roadway with severe crushing injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. New York State Police are investigating the incident, though they do not consider the death suspicious. The investigation is ongoing.

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