Danville Woman Killed After Tree Falls On I-680: CHP

DANVILLE, CA — A woman killed when a tree fell onto northbound Interstate Highway 680 today in Danville has been identified as Lyudmila Beyzer, 58, of Danville, according to the Contra Costa County coroner's office. Beyzer was driving a silver Mercedes-Benz sedan northbound on the highway north of the El Cerro Boulevard off-ramp around 8:55 a.m. when a 50-to 60-foot tree fell either on top of or directly in front of her car, California Highway Patrol spokesman Officer Brandon Correia said.

Beyzer was pronounced dead at the scene. She is listed online as a doctor affiliated with John Muir Health with an office in Walnut Creek. Officials with John Muir Health were not immediately available for comment.

The tree blocked all but the far left lane on the highway. All lanes reopened by about 12:30 p.m. after crews removed the tree and vehicle from the roadway, according to the CHP. Investigators do not yet know why the tree fell, Correia said.

By Bay City News

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