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Woman killed in Henrico after oak tree falls on car

Woman killed by falling oak tree
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va -- A woman died Monday in Henrico after an oak tree fell on her car as she was driving.

Monica Bolton, 44, from Henrico was killed when a tree fell on top of her car.

The deadly accident happened on Wilkinson Road, between Chamberlayne Road and Brookefield Road, when a burst of wind knocked an oak tree on top of the woman's car as she drove west on Wilkinson Road, according to police.

The woman died on scene.

Wilkinson Road was closed in both directions while a police crash team investigated.

Two other vehicles sustained damage due to the falling tree

This is a developing story. Witnesses can send news tips, photos, and video here.

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