- Craig Nelson, 59, died after a suspected lightning strike near Twin Peaks.
- The incident occurred Saturday while hiking with his brother.
- The official cause of death is pending; the investigation remains open.
ALTA — A hiker suspected of dying after being struck by lightning on Saturday was identified by the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office on Monday.
Craig Nelson, 59, had hiked to American Fork Twin Peaks multiple times before with his brother, according to the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
On Saturday, the two brothers rode the Snowbird Tram and decided to grab lunch around 10:30 a.m. before starting their hike. The sheriff’s office said the two made the decision to stop and eat because they wanted to monitor the weather moving into the area…