Bay Area driver killed by falling tree

A man was killed when a tree fell onto his truck while the vehicle was in motion Tuesday on Alpine Road in Portola Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Winds were swirling throughout the Bay Area as a powerful storm moved over the region on Tuesday afternoon, bringing down trees around the area.

The CHP received reports of the incident at 1:34 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle, a sewer truck, was eastbound on Alpine Road toward Interstate 280. The tree fell while the vehicle was in motion, killing the driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, authorities said.

As of 2:45 p.m. there were multiple trees down in the same area, according to the CHP.

A Bay Area News Group photographer at the scene confirmed that the truck bore signs for Able Plumbing, Sewer & Drain. A person answering the phone for the company Tuesday afternoon declined to comment.

The driver was not immediately identified by authorities, pending confirmation of identity and notification of next of kin.