A Grandfather's Tragic Christmas Eve

In San Diego, a family is mourning the loss of their loved one after a terrible accident. Roberto Luis, a 61-year-old grandfather, lost his life on Christmas Eve when a large tree branch fell on him. The incident happened near his home as severe weather swept through the area. The branch first struck him, knocking him unconscious. When emergency crews arrived, they found him in cardiac arrest. Despite their efforts, the branch was too heavy to lift quickly, and they couldn't save him.Luis' family described him as a loving man who always helped others. His daughter-in-law shared her grief, saying it was hard to break the news to the kids on Christmas Eve. She also mentioned that the family had complained about the tree's safety for over five years, but nothing was done. The city stated that the tree was inspected in January 2024, and no issues were found. They also said they had no record of any maintenance requests for that specific tree. This tragic event happened amid severe weather conditions in California. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in L. A. County and other Southern California counties due to extreme weather risks. At least one other person died in a weather-related incident that day.