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Hurricane Beryl causes tree to crush Atascocita home, killing man inside

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A man has died after severe weather conditions from Hurricane Beryl caused a tree to fall onto a house in Atascocita.

Early Monday morning, a tree fell onto a house in the 20900 block of Heather Grove Ct, trapping two residents inside.

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The man, 53, who was entrapped and reported unresponsive, has died. Preliminary information indicates he was sitting in the house with his family, riding out the storm, when an oak tree fell on the roof, causing the structure to collapse on him. His wife and children were unharmed. Another occupant was transported to the hospital with injuries.

The incident has caused significant disruptions in the area, with northbound lanes blocked by the fallen tree and power lines down at Crossing Kings River Drive and Water Point Trail nearby. The Atascocita Fire Department and Constables from Harris County Precinct 4 were on the scene assisting with the response.

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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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