DTE worker dies after being electrocuted by downed wire on Detroit’s west side Circumstances under investigation
DETROIT – A 61-year-old DTE Energy worker has died after being electrocuted by a downed wire on Detroit’s west side, officials said.
The man was found in the 14600 block of Braile Street around 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in the Brightmoor Neighborhood .
At 5 p.m. on Tuesday many DTE workers were on scene and so were Detroit police officers and the Detroit Fire Department .
Officials said the DTE worker had worked for DTE for a significant amount of time.
DTE Energy crews arrived at the Brightmoor Neighborhood at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and were working on lines in the back of a home. There have been spotty power outages in the area.
The circumstances surrounding the worker’s death are still under investigation. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we confirm that we lost one of our own at DTE today. A line worker who was working to restore power in Detroit came in contact with a live wire and was fatally wounded. He was dedicated to doing his best to serve our customers, and to us he was a hero. We’re in the process of informing his family and colleagues, and are asking for time and respect to make these notifications. Our 10,000 employees are grieving right now. We send our love and support to his family and loved ones.”
DTE Energy Read: Pictures, videos show severe weather striking Metro Detroit again on Tuesday
Copyright 2021 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
About the Authors Kayla Clarke headshot Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer.
The most important call you’ll make on game day The most important call you’ll make on game day Flock cameras covered after residents voice privacy concerns Flock cameras covered after residents voice privacy concerns Detroit tightens tax break process with criminal, civil background checks Detroit tightens tax break process with criminal, civil background checks Gibbs, Goff discuss Detroit Lions’ mindset after 1-1 start Gibbs, Goff discuss Detroit Lions’ mindset after 1-1 start Woman’s car stolen with father’s ashes inside Woman’s car stolen with father’s ashes inside Storage unit mold leaves renters with thousands in lost belongings Storage unit mold leaves renters with thousands in lost belongings Why Chelsea is ready to be more honest with people after cancer battle Why Chelsea is ready to be more honest with people after cancer battle Learning more about the man who killed a woman in downtown Detroit Learning more about the man who killed a woman in downtown Detroit How has Mojo and Chelsea's marriage changed over the years? How has Mojo and Chelsea's marriage changed over the years? Dan Campbell on Aaron Glenn Dan Campbell on Aaron Glenn Dan Campbell on Jets Being Trap Game Dan Campbell on Jets Being Trap Game Spirit of Detroit turns 68 Spirit of Detroit turns 68 DIY roundabout on Detroit's west side DIY roundabout on Detroit's west side City to cut down on gun violence after 3 shootings in 10 days City to cut down on gun violence after 3 shootings in 10 days What's new at Little Caesars Arena What's new at Little Caesars Arena Go 4 It and help us save the gorillas! Go 4 It and help us save the gorillas! Mayor Sheffield reacts to investigation Mayor Sheffield reacts to investigation Residents raise concerns over mold, water damage and electrical issues Residents raise concerns over mold, water damage and electrical issues Sister of woman killed in random attack in Detroit speaks out Sister of woman killed in random attack in Detroit speaks out How to register to vote in Michigan How to register to vote in Michigan Previous video Next video
