NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 24, 2026Miami-Dade
Margate police investigate lightning strike that killed woman and toddler
A 31-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter died after being struck by lightning in a Margate driveway on Sunday afternoon. Local police are currently investigating the incident.
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This incident highlights a fatal weather-related event in a residential neighborhood, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
Key Facts
- A 31-year-old woman and a 2-year-old child were killed by a lightning strike in a driveway on Northwest First Street in Margate.
- The incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon.
- First responders transported the victims to North Broward Medical Center and Broward Health Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead.
- Margate Police are conducting an investigation into the event.
Who's Mentioned
locationNorthwest First Street“Location of the incident”personPrince Moody“Neighbor who witnessed the aftermath”locationNorth Broward Medical Center“Hospital where Kenya Glasgow was transported”organizationMargate Police“Investigating the incident”personKennedy Rose“2-year-old victim”locationBroward Health Medical Center“Hospital where Kennedy Rose was transported”personKameron Glasgow“Husband and father of the victims”personKenya Glasgow“31-year-old victim”