BRADENTON, Fla. – A 17-year-old girl died Sunday during a strong storm that swept through Central Florida, damaging homes and businesses.
The woman was driving in Spring Hill, north of Tampa, when her car struck a downed power line, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The girl stopped and the car caught fire. She climbed out of the car and stepped on the power line, electrocuting her. Her name has not been released. [TRENDING: Truck driver accused of kidnapping women | GROSS: World’s longest fingernails | Fla.
sues CDC over cruises] The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, hail and lightning to wide areas of the state.