Lightning — Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1997-07-18 · near Hazleton, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Vivid lightning associated with a severe thunderstorm in the vicinity struck a utility pole near the side of a roadway. A man standing nearby was electrocuted fatally as he came in contact with falling wires.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5617638. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.