Story highlights Lightning hits near summit of Humphreys Peak in ArizonaTwo other teens are hospitalized(CNN) A lightning strike killed a teenage hiker this week at the highest point in Arizona, police said. The unidentified 17-year-old male hiker was fatally struck Wednesday near the summit of Humphreys Peak, the Coconino Sheriff's Office said. Their condition is unknown, but they were conscious and walking when emergency responders reached them, the Sheriff's Office said. At 12,633 feet, Humphreys Peak is the highest point in the state, and with a trail that leads directly to the summit, is a popular hiking spot in the Flagstaff area. Their injuries were apparently related to their proximity to the lightning strike.

Source: CNN July 21, 2016 09:11 UTC