One Killed, Two Injured By Fallen Tree Limb In Burlingame Park

BURLINGAME, CA — A San Mateo resident was killed and two others were seriously injured Saturday when a large tree limb broke off from a tree in Washington Park in Burlingame, according to a message posted on the Burlingame City Hall Facebook page.

The person killed was hit by the 60-foot tree limb while picnicking at the park, off of Burlingame and Carolan Avenues east of downtown.

Two other people remained hospitalized Sunday afternoon with "significant" injuries after being struck by the same limb, said city officials, who asked the public to avoid Carolan Avenue near the park while police investigate.

“We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the person who passed away and our wishes for a speedy recovery for the two people in the hospital,” the post said.

A Burlingame police dispatcher said early Sunday evening that no other information about the fallen tree limb or the victims was immediately available beyond what is on the Facebook post.

— Bay City News and Patch Editor Gideon Rubin contributed to this report