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oak tree
Coverage of oak tree in the Nexus archive.
- Grandfather killed when tree branch falls on him during walk with grandson
Melvin T. Dixon, 68, was killed when a large oak tree limb fell on him while he was walking with his grandson in Geneva, Alabama. The Geneva County Coroner stated it was a tragic accident, and despite efforts to free him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Pasadena Teen Spends Eight Hours in School Oak Marked for Removal as Mother Pleads With City Council
A 17-year-old Pasadena teen spent eight hours in a school oak tree marked for removal, and her mother told the City Council that desperation drove the act after officials at multiple levels failed to address their concerns.
- Retracing Mackenzie Shirilla’s ‘Hell on Wheels’ drive — and the tiny clue about what really happened at crash site
Mackenzie Shirilla crashed her 2018 black Toyota Camry into a building after a night of partying on July 31, 2022. The accident occurred at 5:30 a.m. when she struck a stop sign. A large oak tree now marks the crash site.