Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement regarding the tragedy that occurred at Washington Square Park:

“Today my thoughts are with the family of the young mother who was injured yesterday in Washington Square Park.

The Recreation and Park Department, along with other City agencies, are continuing to investigate the incident. Tree work is conducted regularly at Washington Square Park, and City tree crews will go to the park this week to review all trees.

We thank those who quickly responded and assisted the woman and her children during the accident. We are praying for the recovery of this young woman.”