Princeton Township authorities responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Great Road to a report of a person trapped beneath a tree.
Upon arrival, officers located the homeowner, 61-year-old William Sword, trapped beneath a tree which had fallen on him as he cleared storm debris from his driveway.
Princeton first aid and rescue squad responded to the scene.
Sword was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Princeton Township Police Department continues to investigate.
