Man Killed by Lightning at Wisconsin Gas Station

0:00On April 16th, a man in his forties died after lightning hit him while he crossed the gas station parking lot in Waukesha, Wisconsin, right in the middle of a fierce storm. It went down Wednesday evening around 7.45 pm at a quick trip station. Witnesses spotted him collapse and dialed 911, saying they weren't sure if he was breathing. Turns out, the guy himself called for help first. Medics arrived to find him unresponsive, rushed him to a local hospital, but he was pronounced dead there. The whole area was slammed with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning at the time. Police confirmed the scene matched a lightning strike with witness accounts and physical evidence lining up. They're teaming up with the medical examiner now to ID him. He's believed to be from out of state and nailed down the exact cause. Meanwhile, brutal storms have been ripping through the Midwest, spawning tornadoes, and grapefruit-sized hail. A stark reminder of lightning's brutal. Punch to the heart and nerves. Keep an eye on the skies out there.