MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Police say a tree fell on a car late Sunday afternoon during the winter storm, killing one person.

  • A tree fell on a car at a Matthews intersection. 
  • The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The passenger had minor injuries. 

It happened on East John Street near Charles Buckley Way.

The driver was at an intersection when the tree fell onto the car. The car went through the front lawn of a church, hitting the building. 

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
 
Police have not released the victim's name. 

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