/*California Highway Patrol*/ officers said the driver of an SUV hit the 40-foot tree, knocking it into the road. Three lanes of the freeway were closed for more than 90 minutes as officers investigated.
That driver ran off on foot, but left her purse behind along with her ID.
At least one other driver hit the tree before crews could clear it.
No one was seriously hurt.
City News Service contributed to this report.
