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Tree Falls on Car in East Falls, Killing 44-Year-Old Driver During High Winds and Heavy Rain

Officials have not yet tallied citywide damage during ongoing debris removal.

Overview

  • Philadelphia police said a tree struck a car on the 3700 block of West School House Lane as the woman drove west, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • High winds and heavy rain produced numerous reports of downed trees across the city and surrounding area.
  • Authorities and reporters said the total number of fallen trees and the full extent of damage remain undetermined.
  • Jeantel Landscaping Services reported its crews were mobilized with chippers, trailers and a dump truck to remove downed trees and branches.
  • Forecasts called for more high winds, sustaining the risk of additional incidents and potentially slowing cleanup efforts.