Lightning — Bergen, New Jersey

2006-07-22 · near Montvale, Bergen, New Jersey

Event narrative

Two teenagers were killed and two were injured when they were struck by lightning at Memorial Field in Montvale.The teens were playing soccer and were struck by lightning as they ran off the field during a heavy down pour. They suffered severe burns and trauma.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5525799. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.