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Family says vehicle hit by lightning on highway sounded ‘like a gunshot’
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Family says vehicle hit by lightning on highway sounded ‘like a gunshot’

Jimmie Dempsey
Last updated: April 7, 2025 2:18 am
Jimmie Dempsey Published April 7, 2025
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An Illinois family walked away unharmed after deputies say lightning struck their car while they were driving on a highway on Saturday.

The incident happened on Route 13 in southern Illinois just before 6 p.m. Deputies from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded and found the family of three standing outside the Ford, which had sustained substantial damage, according to the sheriff’s office.

The family told deputies that they heard a loud, gunshot-like noise before the vehicle filled with smoke. 

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Deputies determined that the lightning strike disabled the car’s electrical system and caused an explosion that blew apart the rear bumper and exhaust system, scattering debris across the roadway.

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Damage from lightning strike

Images shared by the sheriff’s office showed the extent of the damage, including a small hole in the roof of the vehicle.

No injuries were reported and authorities said the family was safe.

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Roof view

Local firefighters also assisted and deputies said the family’s vehicle was towed from the scene. 

Several roads across the county were closed on Saturday due to flooding, according to the sheriff’s office.

View from roof of SUV

“Please use caution near rising water. High water and flowing water across roadways may be swifter and deeper than expected,” deputies warned. 

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 [email protected]

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