Lightning — Gunnison, Colorado

2005-09-08 · near Almont, Gunnison, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A man on a motorcycle was struck by lightning while traveling east on Forest Service Road 759 which parallels Italian Creek. The motorcycle and other personal property were damaged, including a gold chain and crucifix which disintegrated and burned a pattern into the victim's skin.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5474049. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.