A sheriff’s office deputy in Florida was driving Sunday when his patrol vehicle was struck by lightning, sending him to the hospital.
A Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputy was driving south on 331 S near Sherwood Drive when the strike occurred.
The deputy was transported to Sacred Heart by Walton County Fire Rescue, Florida, and his vehicle was inoperable after the strike fried his electrical system.
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“He is awake and conscious and is expected to be okay,” said WCSO.
In addition, deputies responded to a water rescue at Morrison Springs at 11:45 AM for a female who had possibly been struck by lightning while in the water.
Bystanders performed CPR on the woman, and Walton Air Rescue transported the patient.
Storms can be unpredictable and come up quickly. Please use your best judgment and get to a safe area when clouds roll in, deputies say.
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