A Florida motorcyclist died Sunday after being struck by lightning while riding on the highway, authorities said. The unnamed 45-year-old biker was riding south on I-95 just north of Daytona Beach in Volusia County Sunday afternoon when a lightning bolt struck his helmet, according to Florida Highway Patrol. A Florida motorcyclist died Sunday after being struck by lightning while riding south on I-95 just north of Daytona Beach in Volusia CountyThe Florida Highway Patrol tweeted a photo of 'what's left' of the motorcyclist's damaged helmet Sunday eveningThe highway patrol tweeted out a photo of the victim's burned and cracked helmet Sunday evening. 'This is what’s left of a 45 year old man’s helmet after he was struck by lightning, while riding his motorcycle southbound, on I-95 in Volusia County this afternoon. Heavy rain and thunderstorms remained in the forecast for Daytona Beach Sunday evening, according to The Weather Channel.

Source: Daily Mail June 10, 2019 01:37 UTC