29-Year-Old Nigerian Man Dies After Falling Tree Crushes His Car In London

29-Year-Old Nigerian Man Dies After Falling Tree Crushes His Car in London A 29-year-old Nigerian man, identified as James Abiwon, has died after a falling tree crushed his car during Storm Boelo in Mill Hill, north London.The incident occurred on Sunday, October 25, as Abiwon was driving along Dollis Road when strong winds brought down a tree onto his moving vehicle at approximately 12:30pm. According to reports, police officers, firefighters, paramedics and an air ambulance rushed to the scene, but he was pronounced dead despite emergency rescue efforts.Abiwon’s cousin, Tyrrell Okolo, described him as a talented individual and devoted family man who excelled in several areas of life. He worked as a technology sales executive, held a degree from the University of Essex and played semi-professional football with Aldershot. He was also a musician whose YouTube audience reportedly reached about 40,000 viewers and served as a mentor to several people. Okolo described him as someone who was exceptionally talented and deeply committed to his family. His close friend, Kwame Affum, 29, said he was struggling to come to terms with the tragedy, revealing that they had played padel together just two days before the accident. Affum said a friend had contacted Abiwon shortly before the incident regarding money owed to him for a padel court booking, but he did not respond. He also recalled Abiwon’s passion for sports, describing him as a talented footballer and Arsenal supporter. Abiwon had been preparing to celebrate his 30th birthday with a padel tournament. Following his death, friends and associates have decided to proceed with the sporting event in his memory, with proceeds expected to support his family. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called to Dollis Road at approximately 12:40pm following reports that a tree had fallen onto a moving vehicle. Authorities are working with the local council and coroner to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Storm Boelo brought powerful winds across parts of the United Kingdom, with gusts reaching 84mph in some locations. The storm also caused widespread disruption, including fallen trees, transport cancellations and power outages.