Hudson Valley Woman Killed When Tree Fell On Her Car ID'd

ARMONK, NY — The woman killed during the storm Wednesday when a tree fell onto her car was identified.

The New York Yankees said in a statement on Facebook Thursday the woman was Catherine Tusiani, 50, of Armonk, the wife of Michael Tusiani, the senior vice president of partnerships for the baseball organization.

The statement said, “Words cannot capture the devastating impact that is being felt within the Yankees family after the sudden and tragic loss of Cathy Tusiani.”

The Yankees said she was beloved by the front office staff who were privileged to experience and bear witness to her kindness, intelligence, sense of home and great love for her husband.

“As we share in the pain and grief with Michael, daughters Alexa and Julia, and the entire Tusiani family, the Yankees stand with them to offer our complete support and unconditional love as we navigate this unimaginable loss,” the statement said.

The Town of North Castle Police Department said in a news release that, around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, a tree fell onto a 2021 Toyota that was traveling north on Route 128 between School Street and Leisure Farm Drive in Armonk.

Catherine Tusiani was the sole occupant of the car and died as a result of the accident.

The incident is under investigation by the Town of North Castle and Westchester County police departments.