Coroner: 2nd woman dies from injuries after being struck by lightning in Spring Grove Cemetery

A second woman has died from her injuries after being struck by lightning while exercising in Spring Grove Cemetery on Friday, according to the Hamilton County coroner.Patricia Herlinger, 55, died Wednesday from her injuries, the coroner confirmed. A lightning strike hit three women as they were exercising in Spring Grove Cemetery on Friday.Danielle Brosious, 27, died after the strike apparently hit a large oak tree where the three had taken cover.The lightning strike also hit Herlinger, who later died from her injuries, and Brosious’ mother, who was not seriously injured.A spokesman for Spring Grove Cemetery said that just moments before the lightning strike, the women had turned down a ride from a security guard who had seen the storm approaching.Danielle Broscious, who went by Dani, was married to Matt Brosious in November. They were about to celebrate their one-year anniversary.Spring Grove Cemetery Gary Freytag released a statement saying, "Spring Grove is deeply saddened by this tragic accident. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families.”

A second woman has died from her injuries after being struck by lightning while exercising in Spring Grove Cemetery on Friday, according to the Hamilton County coroner.

Patricia Herlinger, 55, died Wednesday from her injuries, the coroner confirmed.


A lightning strike hit three women as they were exercising in Spring Grove Cemetery on Friday.

Danielle Brosious, 27, died after the strike apparently hit a large oak tree where the three had taken cover.

The lightning strike also hit Herlinger, who later died from her injuries, and Brosious’ mother, who was not seriously injured.

A spokesman for Spring Grove Cemetery said that just moments before the lightning strike, the women had turned down a ride from a security guard who had seen the storm approaching.

Danielle Broscious, who went by Dani, was married to Matt Brosious in November. They were about to celebrate their one-year anniversary.

Spring Grove Cemetery Gary Freytag released a statement saying, "Spring Grove is deeply saddened by this tragic accident. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families.”

