WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Officials in Williamsburg say a man was killed when a tree branch fell on his car as severe weather passed through the region.
Williamsburg fire officials say firefighters were called to a motor vehicle incident around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. Officials say a Chevy Malibu was traveling northeast on Jamestown Road when a branch fell on the car.
Officials say the driver, Hakeem Conway of Williamsburg, was pronounced dead at the scene and a passenger was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
The National Weather Service reported high winds and lightning in the area at the time. Officials say the felled tree branch is likely weather-related, but the incident remains under investigation.
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