Lightning — Jefferson, Colorado

2004-05-29 · near Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado

Event narrative

A father and son practicing on the driving range at the Meadows Golf Club were were struck by lightning. The father was killed by the bolt and his 16-yr old was son seriously injured. Three others standing nearby received only minor injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5401584. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.