VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon after being struck by lightning on I-95 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the incident occurred just before 3 p.m. on I-95 southbound near mile marker 271.
The 45-year-old man from North Carolina was struck by lightning and crashed after leaving the roadway, troopers said.
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An FHP spokesperson said the lightning struck the man’s helmet and shattered it.
Troopers said an off-duty Virginia State trooper witnessed the lightning strike.
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This is what’s left of a 45 year old man’s helmet after he was struck by lightning, while riding his motorcycle southbound, on I-95 in Volusia County this afternoon. Unfortunately he did not survive the crash. pic.twitter.com/uFklUPY8r1
— FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) June 9, 2019
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