View of the fallen tree.Photo:CBS New York/ Youtube
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The New York Yankees are in mourning after Cathy Tusiani, wife of the team’s senior vice president of partnershipsMichael J. Tusiani, was killed after a tree fell on top of her car during a storm.
According to apress releasefrom the North Castle Police Department, a tree fell on Cathy’s 2021 Toyota at approximately 5:30 PM on Wednesday, April 3, as she was driving northbound on Route 128 in Armonk, New York.
At the time of the incident, winds were gusting past 50 mph, and Cathy was less than a mile from her home, reportsCBS New York.
While the incident remains under investigation, police confirmed she was the vehicle’s sole occupant.
In astatementreleased on Thursday, April 4, the Yankees remembered Cathy as a “beloved” individual.
The organization said they “share in the pain and grief with Michael, daughters Alexa and Julia, and the entire Tusiani family.”
“The Yankees stand with them to offer our complete support and unconditional love as we navigate this unimaginable loss,” the team added.
“The circumstances surrounding Catherine’s tragic accident serve as an unfortunate reminder of the unpredictable nature of life, particularly in the face of adverse weather conditions,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer told theNew York Post.
“In the wake of this tragedy, we will learn what we can to identify any factors that contributed to the accident and explore measures that we could take to prevent similar occurrences in the future," Latimer continued.
FOX 5 NYreported that throughout Wednesday evening, multiple surrounding areas were under high wind warnings, including New York City, Long Island, northeastern New Jersey, and coastal Westchester.
There were two additional reports of trees falling as a result of the storm including one in Central Park and another in a “far-northern Manhattan neighborhood,” perCBS News.
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New York Gov.Kathy Hochulalso acknowledged the weather conditions, writing onX, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, “Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for many areas of the state. Our crews are hard at work clearing the roads to keep New Yorkers safe. If you’re driving today, continue to exercise caution and don’t crowd the plow.”
source: people.com
