Man crushed by tree in San Jose identified as Chinese citizen visiting United States

On Tuesday, February 2, 2016, city officials and an arborist examined a tree that fell and killed a man in San Jose, Calif. the previous day. (KGO-TV)

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- A man who was crushed to death by a falling tree in San Jose has been identified as a 59-year-old Chinese citizen who was here visiting the United States.

The large tree came crashing down on Monday at Berryessa Creek Park, killing Xingzhu Shi.

ABC7 News was at the park on Tuesday when an arborist arrived to examine the fallen tree and assess others that are still standing.

Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.
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