Leon County deputies investigating storm-related death

April 23, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- The Leon County Sheriff's Department confirms one person has died from storm-related injuries in Tallahassee.

LCSO says the incident happened in a wooded area in the 3400 block of Acadain Boulevard, which is off of Mahan Drive, Thursday night.

Deputies say just before 7 p.m., officials responded to call call regarding a tree on a person in a wooded area.

Authorities say the victim was struck by a pine tree about 16 inches in diameter. Deputies say a second person at the scene was also hurt, but they are expected to be OK.

Officials are working to notify the next-of-kin before they release more information.