Yankees VP's Wife Crushed To Death By Fallen Tree During Storm In New York
The woman who died after being crushed by a fallen tree along Route 128 in Armonk, New York, has been identified as the wife of a New York Yankees executive.
On Wednesday afternoon, the victim, a 50-year-old female, was driving northbound along the highway when a tree struck her vehicle as heavy rainstorm battered New York.
The victim was later identified as Catherine Tusiani, wife of Yankees senior vice president for partnerships, Michael J. Tusiani.
In a statement, the MLB team said the loss has left a "devastating impact" on the Yankees family.
"Cathy was beloved by our front office staffers, who were privileged to experience and bear witness to her kindness, intelligence, sense of humor, and great love for her husband, Michael," the organization's statement said.
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Catherine and Michael share two daughters, according to the team. The younger Julia is currently a senior in high school, while sister Alexa is attending Boston University, the New York Post reported.
"As we 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 statement added.
The accident was first reported at 5:40 p.m. EST by the Westchester Fire Wire on its Facebook page, saying fire and EMS responded to a "tree down on a car."
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An update after 20 minutes said rescue teams had canceled the medics and the scene was turned over to the North Castle Police.
"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 The Post.
New York has been hit by a violent thunderstorm this week with nearly 50,000 tri-state area residents without power. Authorities said the strong winds have damaged systems and hampered efforts to restore electricity.
