Lightning — Chester, Pennsylvania

2000-07-16 · near Guthriesville, Chester, Pennsylvania

Wider weather episode

A 41-year-old woman and the horse she was riding both were struck and killed by lightning in East Brandywine Township. She was taking a riding lesson with her family.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5163229. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.