Falling tree accident in Wayzata leaves woman in critical condition
Officials in Wayzata are working with businesses and property owners to remove trees in danger of falling after a woman was critically injured when a tree fell onto a restaurant's patio this month.
KARE-TV reports that Micki Scott was injured when a large tree fell onto her while she was at Punch Pizza in Wayzata on May 6. Her husband, Dan Scott, says she's been in intensive care for two weeks.
They were visiting from Portland, Ore., to celebrate their daughter's birthday when the accident occurred, according to Dan Scott.
City officials brought in an arborist to examine the forest area near the restaurant. City Manager Jeffrey Dahl says the arborist reported that the tree appeared to be diseased. The city has removed additional trees that posed as a threat.
Dahl says the city has submitted a claim with its insurance company and they're reviewing the information.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with medical costs as well as the cost of transporting Micki Scott back to Oregon.
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