Beloved Teacher Remembered After Deadly Fallen Tree Incident In Anaheim

CBS Los Angeles

March 10, 2023

A family is in mourning after a beloved woman was killed when a tree fell on her car in Anaheim.

It happened on February 19 at Pearson Park. Family members said Maria de la Luz was sitting in her SUV after attending church. Her husband and 11-year-old son were playing soccer at the time. Suddenly, a large tree fell on the car, taking her life and leaving her family in shock and disbelief.

KCAL News spoke with Maria's niece, who said the family is struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.

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