Sheriff’s office releases name of lightning victim

FLAGSTAFF — After consulting with families of the three victims of the lightning strike yesterday, the Coconino County Sheriff has released the names of two of the teenagers involved.

The 18-year-old who was injured is David Lyons from Tempe. The deceased 17-year-old was identified as Wade Young of Tempe. The other 17-year-old that was injured has not been identified.

The three youths were hiking near the summit of Humphreys Peak when the tragic lightning strike occurred.