UPDATE |
The Centre County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was fatally electrocuted Wednesday afternoon in Gregg Township.
Authorities say 19-year-old Alexander Fries, of Weedville, was working on a bucket truck along Tressler Lane when his bucket reportedly came in contact with live electrical wires.
Investigators say Fries was pronounced dead at the scene by the deputy coroner.
According to an autopsy, the coroner's office says Fries died as a result of being electrocuted and his death was ruled as accidental.
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ORIGINAL |
State police in Centre County say a man was killed Wednesday afternoon after being electrocuted at a residence in Gregg Township.
Investigators say authorities were dispatched to the 100 block of Tressler Lane, around 3:20 p.m., for a report of an electrocution.
Authorities say the man was allegedly working at the residence when he was electrocuted.
Troopers say first responders attempted life-saving measures on the victim, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The man's death was determined to be accidental, according to the state police report.
Authorities have not yet identified the victim.