NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 24, 2026Miami-Dade County
Margate police investigate lightning strike that killed woman and toddler
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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 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 incident.
Who's Mentioned
locationNorthwest First Street“Location of the incident”PersonPrince Moody“Neighbor who witnessed the aftermath”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp“Copyright holder”locationMargate“City where the incident occurred”PersonKennedy Rose“2-year-old victim”OrganizationNorth Broward Medical Center“Hospital where Kenya Glasgow was transported”OrganizationBroward Health Medical Center“Hospital where Kennedy Rose was transported”PersonKameron Glasgow“Husband and father of the victims”PersonKenya Glasgow“31-year-old victim”