He is later struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm which coincides with an explosion from a failed particle accelerator, giving him the power of super speed, and inspired by Oliver's examples to become a hero as the "Flash".
He is later struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm. This severe thunderstorm coincides with an explosion from a failed particle accelerator. This severe thunderstorm was giving him the power of super speed. He is later inspired by Oliver's examples. This was to become a hero as the "Flash".