Utah hiker killed by lightning was struck while summiting popular peak with his brother

Authorities say the brothers had hiked the American Fork Twin Peaks trail together many times.

(Salt Lake County Sheriff's Search and Rescue) Crews recovered the body of a 59-year-old man who was struck and killed by lightning while hiking American Fork Twin Peaks on Saturday, July 18, 2026

Utah hiker killed by lightning was struck while summiting popular peak with his brother

Authorities say the brothers had hiked the American Fork Twin Peaks trail together many times.

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