Woman killed when California winds topple tree
Officials say a tree toppled by strong winds sweeping parts of California has killed a motorist.
Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Tony Bommarito says a eucalyptus tree fell on the woman’s car early Monday in an apartment complex in Tustin.
The victim was 34.
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Gusty winds overnight and into the morning have been bringing down trees and causing power outages all over Southern California. A Red Flag warning is in effect for most of the region.
No further details were released.
