WDSU Investigates has obtained new surveillance video from public cameras in Jackson Square showing the moment a tree fell on a teenager, leaving him in critical condition. The video captures pedestrians running for cover as the tree falls, followed by first responders arriving on the scene. Another video obtained from 10 days prior shows a person narrowly avoiding injury as a massive limb crashes down. Fortunately, no one was hurt in that incident.
The family of a teen who was critically injured by a falling tree in Jackson Square, New Orleans, is planning to sue the city. The family's attorney, Morris Bart, is currently gathering information and interviewing witnesses, with plans to file the lawsuit next week. The teen, whose identity has not been disclosed, suffered skull damage and remains in critical condition. City officials are investigating the incident, and Jackson Square has since reopened.
A 16-year-old boy was critically injured when a tree fell on him in Jackson Square, New Orleans. This incident follows a previous incident where a portion of the same tree's limbs fell, narrowly missing artists working nearby. Vendors in the area believe that the tragic accident could have been prevented, as the tree was visibly rotting and had been reported to an arborist. City officials are actively investigating the incident, and the vendor hopes that more will be done to prevent future tragedies.
A 16-year-old teenager was critically injured in Jackson Square when a tree fell on them. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, and the teenager was taken to a trauma center. The investigation into the cause of the tree falling is ongoing, and city crews are actively investigating the incident. Parks and Parkways responded to the incident, but they were not working in the area at the time.
A 16-year-old male is in critical condition after a large oak tree in Jackson Square snapped in half and fell on him. Witnesses reported hearing screaming and seeing bystanders pulling people away from the debris. The city's forestry department is assessing the situation, and it is unclear if any work was being done on the trees prior to the accident.
