Fan Struck by Lightning at Pocono Dies

Smoke14 said:
1931 :eek:
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We weren't talking any particular year. Just generally. Flooding still kills far more people each year (Look at 1999 on that list) than anything other 'Mother Nature' event. I guess we could include Cancer, which would probably be number 1 every year.
 
Tony1930 said:
OK,Ok,ok...I just was trying to update....I feel like *^# for the folks who got killed.

I was walking down the navy pier once when a storm hit in Newport R.I. Lightning hit somewhere close and I saw a blue light flash past me on the railraod tracks that they usta use to load up WWII ships. Every since then I have given Lightning it's due respect.

I didn't mean to exaggerate.
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I was just thanking you for relaying that info, because I had not heard any of the updates yet. I know what you mean about giving lightning respect. I was at the dragstrip in Bristol Tn a couple of weeks ago and the lightning was fierce.
 
If you have ever seen a tree destroyed by Lightning your (and mine) initial reaction would be that the Lightning has a lot of downward power. Actually, thats not the case at all. What happens is the extreme heat "all at once" superheats the juice inside a tree and you have a steam explosion. This is why trees often just lose their tops. It's because as soon as the tree has enough moisture in it that turns immediately into steam...it blows up.

Chances are this is what killed and wounded the folks at Long Pond today (my condolences)...just a primer for those who don't understand how Lightning works...it's all about heat. Instant extreme heat
 
I'm tired of reading all these comments where people are blaming NASCAR for this awful accident. At some point, people have to be responsible for their own actions. No one made those fans stay at the track as long as they did. No one made those fans walk to their vehicles during a big-time storm. It's a sad situation. But this whole "blame it on somebody else" mentality needs to end.
 
MRM said:
I'm tired of reading all these comments where people are blaming NASCAR for this awful accident. At some point, people have to be responsible for their own actions. No one made those fans stay at the track as long as they did. No one made those fans walk to their vehicles during a big-time storm. It's a sad situation. But this whole "blame it on somebody else" mentality needs to end.
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X2, I agree 100%.
 
MRM said:
I'm tired of reading all these comments where people are blaming NASCAR for this awful accident. At some point, people have to be responsible for their own actions. No one made those fans stay at the track as long as they did. No one made those fans walk to their vehicles during a big-time storm. It's a sad situation. But this whole "blame it on somebody else" mentality needs to end.
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COME ON! DON'T YOU KNOW THAT NASCAR NOW CONTROLS THE LIGHTNING? IT'S GOING TO REPLACE THE MYSTERY DEBRIS CAUTIONS NOW!!!
 
Does anyone know any new news about the other fan that was in serious condition ?
 
Nitro Dude said:
Does anyone know any new news about the other fan that was in serious condition ?
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UPDATE 3 - Pocono Statement: As reported yesterday, a long time member of our Pocono Raceway family, a spectator has passed away following a lightning strike. According to Monroe County Coroner Robert Allen the name of the deceased is 41 year old Moosic, Pennsylvania resident Brian Zimmerman Additionally; nine other individuals were transferred to local hospitals as a result of two separate lightning strikes.
At approximately 5:01 p.m. Eastern Time, the first lightning strike occurred on property inside our Grandstand Parking area, located near Gate 5A. A Pocono Raceway Grandstand Fire unit was stationed in the vicinity and witnessed the actual strike. The response was immediate as the unit reported the incident to our control tower and advised spectators were injured. CPR was started immediately to Mr. Zimmerman by a friend on the scene.
Within a matter of 3 minutes, medical personnel and additional emergency services reported on the scene and took control of treatment to individuals. EMT responders were approached by additional individuals who reported symptoms related to the lightning strike. Those affected were taken to the Raceway Medical Centers, where they were examined and transported to local area hospitals for treatment and further evaluation. A total of nine individuals were treated as a result of the initial lightning strike.
At approximately 6:35 p.m. Eastern Time, the control tower was notified of a second possible lightning strike in the vicinity near Gate 3. The individual was immediately transported to Pocono Raceway's Infield Medical Center where they were initially treated for minor injuries before being transported to Pocono Medical Center in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania for further evaluation.
At this point in time, the one individual that was in critical condition has now been upgraded to stable. Some have been treated and released. Others involved are pending release as early as today and all are in good spirits. The safety of all guests to Pocono Raceway is of the utmost importance to our entire staff. This tragic event is at the forefront of all of our thoughts and prayers. We will learn from the incident and continue to implement strategies to help ensure the safety of fans and all attendees at future events at Pocono Raceway.
(Pocono Raceway)(8-6-2012)
 
Thank's Mike...it is nice to see that they were upgraded to stable.
 
Very Sad, my sympathy goes out to the Zimmerman family.

I have'nt seen it mentioned anywhere, where any of his family members among the injured?
 
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