From ABC7 New York · · 1m
NYCHA worker killed by falling tree
NYCHA employee dies after tree falls in Brooklyn parking lot.
In brief
NYCHA employee dies after tree falls in Brooklyn parking lot. A 56-year-old NYCHA employee was killed when a tree fell in East New York parking lot during a nor'easter. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
NYCHA employee killed
A NYCHA employee was killed after being struck by a falling tree in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Location: East New York
The incident happened at 700 Euclid Ave. in the East New York section.
Victim identified
Leighton Brown, a 56-year-old NYCHA worker killed by a falling tree in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Police report
Police sources told Eyewitness News that a 56-year-old man was walking through a parking lot when he was struck by the falling tree.
NYCHA statement
NYCHA confirmed the victim was one of their employees and said they were deeply saddened by the loss.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and the nycha community”
Hospital outcome
He was taken to Brookdale Hospital and pronounced dead there.
The essence
A 56-year-old NYCHA employee was killed when a tree fell in East New York parking lot during a nor'easter.
