California: An Indian American woman identified as Vidyut Nautiyal was killed on Sunday, when she was hit by a falling tree while on a hiking trip in Cupertino, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Nautiyal was accompanying her son, a high school senior on a Boy Scouts hike.
The incident occurred at Rancho San Antonio County Park, the local ABC News affiliate reported.
The Santa Clara Fire Department said on its Twitter handle that, at 10:01 am, its officers responded to reports that “a tree had fallen on an adult female while hiking” and after “being extricated, medical aid was rendered but sadly the patient was declared deceased.”
In a statement released to media organizations, the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council of Boy Scouts of America said the victim was part of the hiking with the group. Here is the statement:
“We are saddened to confirm one adult accidental fatality involving a tree. The deceased is the parent of a Scout and they were participating in a planned hike at Rancho San Antonio Park. Rangers and EMS were summoned to the scene. We will continue to cooperate with investigating authorities.
“All Scouts are safe and there were no additional injuries. Our emergency response protocols and notifications are currently being followed and we appreciate privacy for the family and Scout unit as they are still being moved from the area and rejoined with their families.”
