The North Castle Police Department said that the tree hit Tusiani's Toyota between School Street and Leisure Farm Drive around 5:30 p.m. during Wednesday night's storm.
The identity of the elderly American tourist has not yet been officially confirmed. She later died of her injuries while another woman remains hospitalized.
The family had initially set a fundraising target of $1,000, which has already been surpassed, with the current total amounting to over $1,300 at the time of this writing.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration agency reported that the earthquake, measuring 7.7 at the epicenter, was felt throughout the entire island nation.
McNally, originally from Longford, Ireland, had reportedly been living in New York for a decade and was living with her boyfriend at the time of the incident.
Kate was also affiliated with the Delta Delta Delta sorority and was working toward a nursing degree, as stated by UK Executive Associate Athletics Director Sandy Bell.
Despite facing online criticism, LSU head coach Kim Mulkey claimed after the game that her players' absence from the court during the anthem was not "intentional."