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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 24, 2026Miami-Dade

Margate Police investigate lightning strike death of mother and toddler

A 31-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter died after being struck by lightning in a Margate neighborhood on Sunday. Emergency responders transported both victims to local hospitals, where they were pronounced dead.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a fatal weather-related emergency in a local residential area that prompted an immediate response from Margate police and units.

Key Facts

  • A 31-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter were struck by lightning in Margate.
  • The incident occurred near Northwest First Street and 80th Avenue.
  • Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Witnesses reported the victims had recently exited an olive-colored Hyundai Tucson.
  • First responders performed CPR and life-saving measures at the scene.
  • The mother was transported to North Broward Medical Center.
  • The child was transported to Broward Health Medical Center.
  • Both victims were pronounced dead shortly after hospital arrival.
  • Margate Police are currently investigating the incident.

Who's Mentioned

locationNorthwest First Street“location of the incident”personPrince Moody“witness to the incident”locationNorth Broward Medical Center“hospital where the mother was transported”organizationMargate Police“responding law enforcement agency”locationBroward Health Medical Center“hospital where the child was transported”personKenya Glasgow“31-year-old victim of the lightning strike”