Overview
- A 56-year-old man was struck by a falling tree in a parking lot near 700 Euclid Avenue in East New York and was taken to Brookdale Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
- Officials say the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and that the victim suffered trauma throughout his body, though his identity has not been released.
- Local reports link the accident to a nor'easter that produced wind gusts near 60 mph on Saturday with warnings of gusts up to about 80 mph in some areas.
- Fallen trees are a common urban hazard during high winds because saturated soil and wind forces can uproot mature trees or break large limbs, creating risks on streets and in parking lots.
- This is initial coverage and authorities are continuing their investigation; local outlets say more details could be released as police and emergency officials gather information.