Off-Duty Sergeant Injured By Lightning Strike In Doral
An off-duty Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office sergeant was hospitalized in Kendall after being injured when lightning struck their vehicle in Doral on Thursday. The sergeant's condition was reported as stable on Friday.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 4, 2026 —
An off-duty sergeant with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office was hospitalized following a lightning strike that impacted their vehicle. The incident occurred in Doral on Thursday.
Following the lightning strike, the sergeant was transported to Kendall Regional Medical Center for treatment. Information regarding the specific circumstances of the lightning strike and how it affected the sergeant was not immediately available.
As of Friday, the sergeant’s condition was reported as stable. Further details about the extent of the injuries or the specific location within Doral where the lightning strike took place were not provided.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not released further information regarding the incident or the identity of the sergeant involved.
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