18-year-old killed by falling tree while cleaning up storm damage at Trafford Sportsmen's Club

TRAFFORD, Pa. (KDKA) -- An 18-year-old man is dead after a tree fell on him while he was cleaning up storm damage at the Trafford Sportsmen's Club in Westmoreland County on Thursday.

Emergency crews were called to the club on Winchester Road in Trafford for a logging accident that led to the teenager's death. 

North Huntingdon police say the 18-year-old, later identified as Jacob Lazar, was with a group cleaning up the downed trees from last week's storm. 

A tornado touched down last week, causing extensive tree damage. Everyone is still cleaning up. Randall Nelson, the owner of Nelson Tree Company LLC, said they're overwhelmed. 

"I went to school for this 38 years ago and they basically teach you how to stay alive," Nelson said. "It's just such a dangerous business. My heart goes out, I heard somebody got killed up here. I'll be praying for the families, it's just a tragedy." 

Friends and family arrived at the club on Thursday. Residents stopped by, calling the news shocking. 

"If you're cutting down trees, if you don't know what you're doing, it could be a real problem," said resident Jeff Johnson. 

North Huntingdon police say the investigation is ongoing.