Lightning Strike Kills Florida Mom Waiting to Pick Up Her Child from School: Reports

Mar. 15, 2025

The tragedy struck Thursday in Winter Springs Florida, the Winter Springs Police Department announced on theirFacebook page.

“City staff extends our deepest condolences to the family and will keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” authorities added.

Trotwood Park is near Keeth Elementary School, and Seminole County Public Schoolstweetedthat the child involved attends Keeth.

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A fellow parent, Hope Reynolds, spoke to WESH about what she saw, adding that the child who was hurt was a friend of her daughter.

“At first I didn’t even realize it was her but when she started coming around a little bit more I could see a little bit more of her face and I said, ‘Oh gosh, this is her,’ " Reynolds said. “It just really took my breath away. It was heart-wrenching for sure.”

Fox 35 Orlando reported that the woman and child were waiting to pick up another child from school, and that a dog was involved in the weather event. The condition of the pet remains unknown.

source: people.com