Within a matter of 3 minutes, medical personnel and additional emergency services reported on the scene and took control of treatment to individuals. The response was immediate as the unit reported the incident to our control tower and advised spectators were injured. A Pocono Raceway Grandstand Fire unit was stationed in the vicinity and witnessed the actual strike. Eastern Time, the first lightning strike occurred on property inside our Grandstand Parking area, located near Gate 5A. Additionally, we are in constant communication with local and national agencies regarding weather conditions and emergency services.Īt approximately 5:01 p.m. We work in conjunction with NASCAR regarding safety of fans, teams and other attendees throughout the course of our race weekends. As mentioned, our fans are like family to us and we express our deepest condolences to the individuals and families involved, especially Mr. On behalf of the entire staff here at Pocono Raceway, we are deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic events. 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.
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LONG POND, PA (August 6, 2012) – As reported yesterday, a long time member of our Pocono Raceway family, a spectator has passed away following a lightning strike.
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Brandon Igdalsky, President & CEO of Pocono Raceway, Addresses Lighting Strike Tragedy