City of Alexandria, VA
09/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2024 11:27
Alexandria Police and Fire Respond to Apparent Electrocution in Del Ray
Alexandria Police and Fire Respond to Apparent Electrocution in Del Ray
This morning at 10:09 a.m., the Alexandria Fire and Police Departments responded to a report of an apparent electrocution in the unit block of West Mount Ida Avenue.
Upon arrival, crews located an arborist who was unresponsive. A preliminary investigation found that a branch in the tree he was trimming made contact with a live power line.
Dominion Power responded to assist in clearing the electrical hazard.
The worker was pronounced deceased at the scene and detectives are notifying next of kin.
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