Sonoma County

Tree Falls on House, Killing Toddler in Sonoma County

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A 2-year-old boy was killed Wednesday night after a redwood tree fell onto a home in rural Sonoma County, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Initial reports indicated the victim was an infant.

The toddler was inside the mobile home with his parents in the 2800 block of Joy Road in Occidental when the large tree came down onto the home and pinned the boy, sheriff's officials said. The parents were not hurt.

The first call came at about 5:15 p.m., and responding rescue crews said they were greeted by the father running towards them with the boy in his arms, officials said. The crew administered CPR, but the boy died at the scene.

The sheriff's office said there were several trees down in the area because of the storm.

No other details were immediately released.

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