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Authorities identify tree trimmer who died in Agoura Hills

The tree trimmer who died on the job in Agoura Hills was identified as 46-year-old Reinaldo Rocha from Baldwin Park.

Rocha was working on a residential tree in the 4000 block of Lewis Road when he became stuck 40 feet up.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Rocha was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner

The circumstances of the death were under investigation. 

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