According to KJAS Radio in Jasper, Newton County Judge Ronnie W. Boyett had died from injuries he received when a tree reportedly fell on him Saturday afternoon.

It’s reported the 66-year old Boyett was cutting trees on his property when the incident took place.

He was taken by ambulance to a Jasper hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving before 6 p.m.

Boyett was elected in 2014, and took office on Jan. 1.