South Bend, IN – A man from the Indianapolis area has died after being struck by a falling tree limb while walking in South Bend, with his wife also reportedly injured in the incident.
According to the South Bend Police Department, officers responded to the 600 block of W. Washington Street around 8 p.m. on Friday after receiving a report that a tree had fallen and struck two pedestrians. Upon arrival, police discovered a male victim with serious injuries sustained from a large fallen tree limb. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities stated the victim’s wife was also allegedly injured and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Both individuals are from the Indianapolis area, police said.
The identity of the deceased male is being withheld pending notification of additional next of kin, according to officials.
Police have not released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the falling tree limb or the current condition of the surviving victim. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to determine whether recent weather or other factors may have contributed to the incident.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the South Bend Police Department.
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