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Honeymoon ends in tragedy as lightning strike claims newlywed's life on Florida beach
Advertisement A fairytale turned into a nightmare after authorities reveal that the man killed by a lightning strike on a Florida beach was on his honeymoon. The Volusia County Beach Safety confirmed to WTVG that the victim, a 29-year-old man, was visiting from Colorado with his new bride, when he was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon while he was standing in ankle-deep water. The victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries, Volusia County Beach Safety Director Tammy Malphurs shared in an update on Monday with WESH. Malphurs told the outlet that the storm was still miles away from the beach, making the strike 'an extremely rare occurrence.' Advertisement 'It was clear blue sky, and the storm was like miles away from us,' a witness described to WESH. 4 The man who was struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach on Friday has died, according to officials. WESH2 Volusia County Mike Chitwood addressed the tragedy and also confirmed the victim was a tourist visiting on his honeymoon. 'So sorry for the tragic loss of a young man here on a delayed honeymoon with his wife,' Chitwood wrote in a post on Facebook. Advertisement 'At 29 years old, he should have had many more anniversaries with her for years to come. Sending sincere condolences to this young woman on behalf of all of us in Volusia County who were hoping against hope that the diligent efforts of our lifeguards, EMS team and ER staff would bring him back to her,' he continued. 4 Colorado resident Jake Rosencranz, 29, was dipping his feet in the ocean on Friday around 12:30pm at New Smyrna Beach when he was hit with a lethal bolt of electricity. Handout 4 Jake A. Rosencranz, the Colorado man who died while on his honeymoon after he was struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach Friday, was a 'true Coloradoan,' according to a colleague and friend. BCG – Behm Consulting Group / Linkedin 4 On Monday, Tammy Malphurs, director of Volusia County Beach Safety, confirmed 29-year-old Jake Rosencranz of Colorado was in ankle-deep water when he was struck, and he died Saturday morning. WESH2 Advertisement City officials confirmed to WTVG that two other people were also 'indirectly struck' by lightning in New Smyrna Beach on Friday. Both victims were reportedly golfing at the Venetian Bay Golf Course when they were struck. However, neither person had to be taken to a hospital for treatment, according to the outlet. Florida experiences more lightning strikes per square mile than any other state, averaging about 1.2 million lightning strikes each year, according to the Florida Department of Health. This was the first death caused by lightning in Florida in 2025. So far, there have been at least 3 lightning-related deaths in 2025, taking place in North Carolina, Mississippi, and Texas, according to the National Weather Service. Fox News Digital reached out to the Volusia County Beach Safety and Volusia County Sheriff's Office for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
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21-04-2025
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Ohio pastor injured, man killed, in 'freak accident' on way home from Bible study
A pastor is recovering after being injured during a "freak accident" that killed his passenger on the way home from Bible study in Ohio. "It is with great sadness and sorrow of heart that we must pass along this information and update," Northwest Baptist Church in Toledo wrote in a post on their Facebook page. The church said Pastor Andrew Edwards was driving another man home from a Bible study on Thursday, when tragedy struck while they were at a stop light, after a tree fell on top of their car. Toledo Fire and Rescue officials described the incident to WTVG as a "freak accident" when a tree and power lines fell on the pastor's vehicle. Us Marine Killed In Freak Accident At Ski Resort The passenger, Richard Miller, 35, was killed in the accident and pronounced deceased at the scene, according to the church, while Edwards was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, but is now stable and responsive. Read On The Fox News App "As hard as this is to believe and share, Bro Richard was taken home to be with the Lord. Pastor Edwards is in critical care - but he is stable and responsive and has movement in all extremities," the post from the church read. Woman Dies In Freak Accident At Kansas Airfield After Backing Into Active Airplane Propeller "He suffered fractures to his clavicle, sternum, and a vertebra in his back. The biggest concern is a small brain bleed they are keeping an eye on," the post continued. Officials told WTVG that two other cars were driving nearby when the tree fell and they both sustained damage, but the people inside those vehicles were not injured. Park Ranger Dies In Freak Accident While Helping Visitors During Annual Festival On Easter Sunday, the church shared an update that Edwards had "been transferred from the ICU to the trauma unit following confirmation from the neurologist that the brain injury is of no immediate concern." "Pastor Edwards awoke suddenly and expressed his desire to return to his pastoral duties, stating that he has much work to do," the church wrote. "He was reassured that all responsibilities are being managed in his absence. We give thanks to the Lord for His continued healing and faithfulness." The church wrote that Edwards' family said they are "sincerely thankful for the continued prayers and support during this time." "Your kindness and care mean so much to our family," the family article source: Ohio pastor injured, man killed, in 'freak accident' on way home from Bible study
Fox News
21-04-2025
- Fox News
Ohio pastor injured, man killed, in 'freak accident' on way home from Bible study
A pastor is recovering after being injured during a "freak accident" that killed his passenger on the way home from Bible study in Ohio. "It is with great sadness and sorrow of heart that we must pass along this information and update," Northwest Baptist Church in Toledo wrote in a post on their Facebook page. The church said Pastor Andrew Edwards was driving another man home from a Bible study on Thursday, when tragedy struck while they were at a stop light, after a tree fell on top of their car. Toledo Fire and Rescue officials described the incident to WTVG as a "freak accident" when a tree and power lines fell on the pastor's vehicle. The passenger, Richard Miller, 35, was killed in the accident and pronounced deceased at the scene, according to the church, while Edwards was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, but is now stable and responsive. "As hard as this is to believe and share, Bro Richard was taken home to be with the Lord. Pastor Edwards is in critical care - but he is stable and responsive and has movement in all extremities," the post from the church read. "He suffered fractures to his clavicle, sternum, and a vertebra in his back. The biggest concern is a small brain bleed they are keeping an eye on," the post continued. Officials told WTVG that two other cars were driving nearby when the tree fell and they both sustained damage, but the people inside those vehicles were not injured. On Easter Sunday, the church shared an update that Edwards had "been transferred from the ICU to the trauma unit following confirmation from the neurologist that the brain injury is of no immediate concern." "Pastor Edwards awoke suddenly and expressed his desire to return to his pastoral duties, stating that he has much work to do," the church wrote. "He was reassured that all responsibilities are being managed in his absence. We give thanks to the Lord for His continued healing and faithfulness." The church wrote that Edwards' family said they are "sincerely thankful for the continued prayers and support during this time." "Your kindness and care mean so much to our family," the family said. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
