City of Mount Vernon DPW worker injured in tree trimming accident dies

The city said that Juan Peralta Sr. was a dedicated and experienced arborist and horticulturist of 55 years.

News 12 Staff

Jun 20, 2025, 10:01 PM

Updated 3 hr ago

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A Department of Public Works employee injured in a tree trimming accident in Mount Vernon on Tuesday has died.
The City of Mount Vernon released a statement, saying that Juan Peralta Sr. died on Friday.
The city said that Peralta Sr. was a dedicated and experienced arborist and horticulturist of 55 years.
He had worked for the city for over a decade.