Driver injured after tree fell on SUV Saturday night

The driver was injured but is expected to survive, according to police. (Courtesy Leonore Moog)
Wise Road in Northwest D.C. had reopened by Monday evening after a tree fell on an SUV Saturday night. (Courtesy Leonore Moog)
The road was opened by Monday evening, park police said. (Courtesy Leonore Moog)
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Wise Road in Northwest D.C. reopened by Monday evening after a tree fell on an SUV Saturday night, leaving the driver injured.

The road closed between Beach Drive and Oregon Avenue when tree fell at around 8 p.m. Saturday night, WTOP Traffic reports. The road remained closed through Monday morning.

The driver was taken to the hospital but is expected to survive, according to U.S. Park Police. Photos show the tree crushed the hood of the car.

It’s unclear what caused the tree to fall. Police haven’t identified the driver.

Stay with WTOP Traffic on the 8s for the latest.

Jessica Kronzer

Jessica Kronzer graduated from James Madison University in May 2021 after studying media and politics. She enjoys covering politics, advocacy and compelling human-interest stories.

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