MARION – Lightning stuck a vehicle on eastbound Illinois 13 near Illinois 166 in Williamson County Saturday evening.
The sheriff’s office says deputies responded around 5:40 p.m. and found three family members outside the vehicle which had sustained a direct lightning strike. They were not hurt and reported hearing a loud gunshot type noise while traveling. The vehicle immediately filled with smoke after being struck.
The lightning strike disabled the vehicles electrical system, exploded the rear bumper and exhaust system, which was scattered in the roadway, and left a visible hole in the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Williamson County Fire assisted on scene.
