May 21, 2013

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Reporter: WSAW Staff

UPDATE: Ellsworth Man Dies after being Electrocuted

A 34-year-old highway construction worker has died after being electrocuted Monday morning while on the job in Dunn County.

According to WEAU-TV, the victim was replacing guard rails on I-94 in Menomonie when he came in contact with a piece of equipment that struck an overhead power line.

He died at Menomonie hospital.

Authorities haven't yet released the man's name, but have said he is from Ellsworth.

OSHA will be on scene investigating the man's death.


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