Clarington man killed in freak accident
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A Clarington man was killed in what Durham Police are calling a freak act of nature. Officials say at about 4:00 Saturday afternoon, they were called to White Road and Clarington Concession Road 8 after reports of a tree falling on a pick-up truck. Police say the area was being pounded by rain and strong winds at the time. The victim, identified as 68 year old William Stapleton, was pronounced dead at the scene.
