Nascar Fan Hit By Lightning Upgraded To Stable Condtion

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous Sports' started by Sportsguy, Aug 6, 2012.

  1. Sportsguy

    Sportsguy AKA-Sportsguy9695

    The NASCAR fan killed by a lightning strike at a track in northeastern Pennsylvania was a 41-year-old man from a nearby county, authorities said Monday.Brian Zimmerman, of Moosic, Pa., died as he stood near his car in the parking lot of Pocono Raceway, according to the Monroe County coroner. A woman who answered the phone at Zimmerman's home declined comment.Nine other people were injured during Sunday's violent storm, though it wasn't immediately clear how many might have been struck by lightning. One who had been listed Sunday night in critical condition was upgraded to stable.The crowd was advised over public address systems and through social media to take cover Sunday afternoon when lightning and heavy rain hit the track near the end of the race.

    Source: ESPN
     
  2. Chipper10

    Chipper10 Back 2 Back! Roll Tide Roll!

    This is just crazy. Thoughts and prayers with those families.