Man found unresponsive mid-air after being electrocuted while on mechanical lift in Sterling Heights Man has been listed in critical condition
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – A man was found unresponsive mid-air after he got electrocuted while on a mechanical lift in Sterling Heights.
Update: Man electrocuted while elevated on mechanical lift in Sterling Heights has succumbed to injuries
The incident occurred on Monday (Aug. 25) around 2:30 p.m. on Metro Parkway after police said he touched a power line.
Police said they arrived on the scene and observed the 41-year-old Grosse Point Park man unresponsive in the air, touching the power lines.
Officials said the fire department arrived, along with DTE, where first responders removed the victim from the lift and began performing CPR.
Police said the victim was transported to a Metro Detroit hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
This is a breaking news story, and updates will be posted as they become available.
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