Fallen tree destroys two cars, blocks residential street

NOW: Fallen tree destroys two cars, blocks residential street
NEXT:

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - O’Brien Street was partially blocked Wednesday morning after a tree crushed two cars.

Witnesses say the tree collapsed overnight during the rain.

Karen Lolmaugh’s car was crushed by the tree across the street.

“I heard a big boom last night, about two o’clock in the morning,” Lolmaugh said.

A car adjacent to Lolmaugh’s closer to the tree was also crushed.

Wednesday, city crews cleaned the debris.

“I’m hurt. I’m sad. I don’t know what to do. I don’t know how me and my kids will get around,” Lolmaugh said.

It’s still unclear if the tree was uprooted from rain, was rotten, or was struck by lightning.

Share this article: