A delivery driver in Wayne, New Jersey, had the shock of his life when he was almost struck by a bolt of lightning—and the wild moment was all caught on video.
The footage, which has been making the rounds on social media and news sites, shows the driver walking up to the front door of a house during Monday night’s storms. Everything seems normal until, out of nowhere, a bolt of lightning slams into the ground just behind him.
Startled, the driver immediately ducks and yells in fear, totally understandable when you’ve just come within feet of being fried by Mother Nature.
The video, shared by outlets like ABC7 New York and Fox Weather, captures the sheer intensity of the strike. You can literally see the flash of light and hear the booming crack as the bolt hits.
After the shocking moment (pun intended), someone from inside the house casually opens the door and grabs the package like nothing happened, clearly unaware of just how close the delivery guy came to disaster.
Thankfully, the driver wasn’t hurt. But wow—talk about a close call.
People in the comments were quick to praise the driver’s professionalism, saying things like, “Dude deserves hazard pay,” and “Give this man a raise!” Others couldn’t believe how close the strike was, calling it “insane” and “terrifying.”
The video has sparked conversations about how risky delivery jobs can be, especially during bad weather. With thunderstorms rolling through the Northeast on Monday night, it’s a stark reminder that folks delivering packages aren’t just battling traffic or tight schedules—they’re also braving the elements.
“Drivers are out there rain or shine, and sometimes lightning too,” one commenter said. “We take for granted how much they go through.”
This isn’t the first time delivery drivers have had scary run-ins with the weather. From icy sidewalks to torrential downpours, they often push through extreme conditions just to get packages where they need to go. But a near-direct lightning hit? That’s a whole different level.
According to the National Weather Service, lightning can strike as far as 10 miles away from a storm. It’s called a “bolt from the blue,” and while rare, it’s very real—and extremely dangerous. In this case, the driver was incredibly lucky. A few more steps and this story could’ve had a very different ending.
If you’re curious to see the moment for yourself, NBC New York has the full clip. Just be warned—it’ll make you jump.