Overview

• Simon John Mariani, 28, was struck by lightning on July 8 at the 15th hole of Ballyowen Golf Course as severe storms swept through the area.
• Fellow golfers and an off-duty firefighter performed CPR on Mariani before he was airlifted by medevac to a regional hospital.
• Mariani succumbed to his injuries on July 14, according to an obituary released by his family.
• A Crystal Springs Resort spokesperson says alarms were sounded before the strike, but witness Brian Delia reports no horns were heard until players returned to the clubhouse.
• Hardyston authorities and resort operators are reviewing lightning warning systems and evacuation procedures to ensure compliance with New Jersey storm safety guidelines.