July 26, 2023 – Slinger, WI – On 0July 26, 2023 at 7:57 a.m., Slinger Fire Department was dispatched to the 3700 block of Sherman Road for a vehicle struck by lightning.
Upon arrival, crews located the truck with damage to the lower windshield and a haze of smoke in the interior.
The vehicle window was broken and access was gained inside. A small amount of water was utilized for cooling hot spots in the vehicle as several plastic and electrical components were melted. No injuries or other damage occurred but the truck is believed to be a total loss.