Lightning kills motorcyclist in Southampton County
The Virginian-Pilot
© May 25, 2005 | Last updated 12:33 AM May. 25
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY — A 43-year-old Virginia Beach man was killed early Tuesday evening in Southampton County when he was struck by lightning while headed west on U.S. 58 on his motorcycle.
Richard Moran Jr. of Eddystone Drive was near the Courtland exit of business U.S. 58, police said.
A witness reported seeing the lightning strike the man, causing him to lose control of the bike, veer across the median into the eastbound lanes, and eventually off the side of the road, said State Police Sgt. D.S. Carr.
There were no other vehicles involved in the incident.
It was on the news last night. He was riding a BMW. The bike was burnt to a crisp. I mean really burnt up.
He was in an area with stores and traffic and trees along the side of the road. The witness saw the lightning strike him on the head and he fell off of the bike onto the road as the bike continued on across the median in flames till it stoped and fell over.
The witness said it best.
“…with all the things around here for the lightning to strike the lightning hit him. He was doing every bit of 55 or 60 mph. I guess the good Lord just wanted him up there with him……
So lets be more careful out there when it storms. I know I will........
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