Crime & Safety

2nd Man Struck By Lightning Dies

The fast-moving storm tore through Poughkeepsie with heavy rain and lightning.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A second victim struck by lightning August 12 died.

The man’s name was not released, but he was 46 and died Wednesday morning, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.

One man died the next day after being struck by lightning from a fast-moving storm. Two others were injured while sitting on a bench in Mansion Park.

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For more details, read the complete article by Abbott Brant at the Poughkeepsie Journal by clicking here.

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