Spencer Loalbo, a father of three, died on June 8 after being struck by lightning while golfing with his father in Gunter, Texas. The incident occurred at The Bridges Golf Club, where a single storm cloud moved over the course four hours before severe storms were expected to arrive. Gunter Police Chief Danny Jones informed NBC DFW that the lightning strike resulted in Loalbo’s death. His father was also injured and is currently hospitalized at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in McKin, Texas.
Kaylee Loalbo, Spencer’s wife, told Fox News Digital that the lightning strike was sudden and unexpected, stating,