Falling cottonwood branch kills man at park
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Arborists are examining the strength of a cottonwood tree in a city park after a man was killed by a falling limb.
Roger Langbehn, 53, of Carmichael was at a picnic table in Miller Park on Saturday when a 10-inch-diameter branch snapped and fell 50 feet, hitting him in the head.
George Connor, an arborist, said cottonwood trees are known for shedding large branches. Saturday’s strong winds, which had gusts near 30 mph, may have contributed, he said.
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