Eric Medalle, 42, creative design director for the Pokemon Company, was killed in Seattle on Sunday when heavy winds caused a tree to fall on his car.
One of his two daughters, a toddler, was also in the car but suffered only minor injuries and was pulled from the vehicle by a bystander.
Medalle had worked at the Pokemon Company for more than a decade as an artist and graphic designer. He contributed to a number of "Pokemon" video game releases, per Pokemon wiki Bulbapedia, including "Pokemon Black and White," "SoulSilver and HeartGold," "X and Y" and "Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire."
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Medalle also contributed art and logo designs to card packs for the "Pokemon" collectible card game.
The accident occurred in the 300-acre Seward Park. The City closed the park while workers cleared the many trees downed by the severe windstorm, an effort that lasted until Monday afternoon, per King 5 News.
Medalle is survived by his two daughters and his wife.
