Justin Cardwell, 25, killed, Rebecca Dobbins, 26, seriously injured, taken to hospital, after their car is struck by a falling tree in strong winds on Reynolda Road in Winston-Salem.

A falling tree led to a fatal crash in Winston-Salem on Wednesday.

Authorities with the Winston-Salem Police Department said the crash happened in the 2000 block of Reynolda Road.

Investigators said a large tree was uprooted by strong winds and fell onto a Ford Focus being driven by Justin Cardwell, 25, of Winston-Salem.

Cardwell died at the scene of the crash.

A passenger in the vehicle, Rebecca Dobbins, 26, also of Winston-Salem, suffered serious injuries and was taken to North Carolina Baptist Hospital for treatment. Her injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Officials said speed and alcohol did not appear to be factors in the crash.