Man dies after being struck by tree hit by lightning in Austin; community now speaking out

The Brief

  • A man was killed after a tree struck by lightning fell on him on May 19
  • Friends and the Barton Springs community is now speaking out about their loss

AUSTIN, Texas New details have been released about a man killed after a tree struck by lightning fell on him during last week’s storms.

What they’re saying:

Friends describe Kirk Foyle as “The mayor of Barton Springs.” They say he was a familiar face at businesses all along South Lamar, someone who brought people together through his love of live music and community.

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