San Diego man killed by falling tree in third storm-related death
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A San Diego man was killed Wednesday morning after a tree fell on him, the third death linked to the storm pummeling Southern California over the holiday, the San Diego Police Department confirmed.The man, who was 64, was in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego when he was hit by the tree around 10:55 a.m.Local television news outlets showed the massive 75-foot tree collapsed on the sidewalk at 3805 Marlborough Ave.
Family told NBC 7 San Diego that the man was named Roberto Ruiz, and that he had just stepped out of their home to move his car when part of the tree toppled and crushed him.Ruiz’s death was the third fatality linked to the Pineapple Express storm that has brought debris flows, downpours and evacuations to the Southland.On Sunday, a person died in rising waters as flooding overwhelmed parts of Redding, according to city officials.
Police officers tried to save the person, who was inside a vehicle as the waters rose around them, but they did not make it out in time.On Monday, a woman in her 70s was knocked off a rock and killed by a large wave during a fierce storm at a beach at MacKerricher State Park, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office.The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
Follow UsNoah Goldberg covers Los Angeles City Hall for the Los Angeles Times.He previously worked on its breaking news team and has also written an array of offbeat enterprise stories.
Before joining The Times in 2022, Goldberg worked in New York City as the Brooklyn courts reporter for the New York Daily News and as the criminal justice reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle.He graduated from Vassar College.
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