Man critically injured after being struck by lightning in Dade City
Two injured by lightning, one killed by downed tree
Pasco County authorities are investigating whether strong storms are responsible for one death and two injuries. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
DADE CITY, Fla. - A man is in critical condition after being struck by lightning in Dade City Monday afternoon.
Dade City emergency response
What we know:
Pasco County Fire Rescue crews rushed to the Palmilla Circle area after a bolt of lightning struck the man. First responders immediately administered CPR on the scene to try and save his life.
Emergency crews then transported him to a nearby hospital. Officials confirmed the man suffered critical injuries from the strike.
Lightning strike investigation
What we don't know:
Officials have not yet released the identity or age of the man. It remains unclear what he was doing outside when the storm hit.
Separate lightning strike in Dade City
Dig deeper:
PCFR also responded at around 5:15 p.m. to another incident involving a lightning strike after receiving reports of another man being possibly struck by lightning. Early information did suggest it was an indirect lightning strike.
Crews said the man was conscious and breathing when first responders arrived. He did not appear to have any serious injuries, but they said he was taken to the hospital out of an abundance of caution.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Pasco County Fire Rescue, who explained how first responders treated the victim at the scene, as well as local emergency officials.