Approximately 10:30 p.m. Fri. May 22.  My girlfriend and I were entering our car parked on the corner of 14th and Q Streets after enjoying some portabella and tofu burgers at Burgers and Brew. 

A loud crack rang through the night air drawing my attention.  Seconds later a second crack followed, this time louder.  I surveyed the street wondering if I heard a minor car accident when the unique sound of splitting wood occurred.

I watched as a branch, at least 15 feet in length with several large branches attached to it fell 50 ft. to the street landing directly on the hood of a car. 

We walked around, amazed at what we had just witnessed, when I noticed a sign posted on the street directly in front of the tree.  The sign stated, "No Parking 5-23.  Tree Trimming." 

I snapped a few pictures as a police car pulled up and an officer exited the vehicle to access the situation.  I asked him if this happens often to which he replied, "Yes," and continued to do his job. 

So apparantly trees fall onto cars all the time in the city, and I have seen this on a few occassions, however I find it extremely ironic that this particular tree was scheduled for maintenance the following day--no doubt to take care of the branch that failed only hours before they could trim it.

See pictures for the incident.  Enjoy your weekend and be careful when parking under large trees!  Luckily no one was injured, although my girlfriend and I had quite a start to have a branch fall less than 20 ft. from where we stood.