Darke County Sheriff’s Office
Castine resident dies in accident 

Arcanum - On May 26, 2013 at approximately 5:56 p.m the Darke County 911 center received a call in reference to a male subject struck by a tree in the area of Grubbs Rex Rd and Frazier Rd. Darke County Deputies, along with Arcanum Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the scene. 

Initial investigation revealed that two male subjects were clearing out an area inside the woods.  The subjects were cutting a tree that was already lying on the ground, but was attempting to roll the tree over with a tractor.  When they pulled on the tree, the tree rolled and a limb struck the operator of the tractor, James Scott Miltenburger (53) of Castine, in the head. 

Once EMS units arrived on scene Miltenburger had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.  The Darke County Coroner's Office was then called to the scene.