{"id":390779,"date":"2026-09-04T22:44:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T22:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/390779\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T22:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T22:44:11","slug":"mdso-sergeant-remains-hospitalized-in-kendall-after-lightning-strikes-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/390779\/","title":{"rendered":"MDSO sergeant remains hospitalized in Kendall after lightning strikes car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Published:\u00a0September 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM<\/p>\n

Updated:\u00a0September 4, 2026 at 12:17 PM<\/p>\n

DORAL, Fla. \u2014 Miami-Dade Sheriff\u2019s Office deputies who were at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital on Friday morning said a colleague remained hospitalized after lightning struck a car in Doral. <\/p>\n

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The sergeant, whom MDSO hasn\u2019t publicly identified, was injured at about 5:15 p.m. on Thursday<\/a> outside the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue headquarters, at 9300 NW 41st St., in Doral. <\/p>\n

Deputies escorted MDFR personnel, who used an ambulance to rush the sergeant southbound on the Florida Turnpike to the hospital at 11750 SW 40th St.<\/p>\n

Lightning typically strikes a car\u2019s antenna or roofline, passes through the vehicle\u2019s outer metal shell, over the tires, and to the ground, according<\/a> to the National Lightning Safety Council. <\/p>\n

The lightning strike\u2019s heat can partially melt the antenna of a vehicle and can cause an explosion of sparks as tiny fragments of metal melt and burn, according<\/a> to the National Weather Service. <\/p>\n

The sergeant\u2019s condition was stable on Friday, according to MDSO deputies. He was off duty when he was injured, according to MDSO. <\/p>\n

NWS facts about lightning safety <\/p>\n

Over the last three decades, the U.S. has averaged 51 lightning fatalities per yearOnly about 10% of people struck by lightning are actually killed. The other 90% must cope with varying degrees of disability, sometimes for the rest of their lives.If in a car, avoid contact with any conducting paths leading to the outside of the vehicle, such as portable electronic devices plugged in for charging.Seeking shelter under a tree is one of the leading causes of lightning-related fatalities.Seek shelter at the first indication of a thunderstorm and stay there until 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder.A sturdy, enclosed structure with plumbing and electrical wiring is safest during a storm. Buildings with exposed sides are not safe. Stay away from windows and doors. Remember that lightning can travel through the metal wires or bars in concrete walls and flooring.Don\u2019t touch electrical equipment or cords during storms, and avoid metal plumbing. Do not wash your hands, do dishes, do laundry, or take a shower or a bath during a thunderstorm. <\/p>\n

Source: The National Weather Service<\/a><\/p>\n

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