Lightning Strike Injures Woman in Superior, Colorado
Lightning Strike Injures Woman in Superior, Colorado
US · Published Apr 11, 2026
Woman critically injured by lightning strike in Superior, Colorado, while running on a walking path.
Bystanders and first responders performed CPR, successfully reviving the victim before she was transported to a hospital.
The National Weather Service reported approximately 60 lightning strikes in Boulder County within minutes, emphasizing the danger of thunderstorms.
Woman critically injured by lightning strike in Colorado
On April 9, 2026, a woman in Superior, Colorado, was critically injured by a lightning strike while running on a walking path. The incident occurred around 5:39 p.m. when deputies responded to reports of a lightning strike behind Lasalle Street. Bystanders initiated CPR, and first responders continued resuscitation efforts, eventually restoring a faint pulse and independent breathing. The woman was transported to a Boulder County hospital and then airlifted to a Denver metro-area hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
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