Huntington Woods, Mich. – A Huntington Woods Department of Public Works employee died Friday evening (March 13) after being pinned under a tree limb.
The city identified the employee as Doug Chmiel.
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As strong winds moved through Metro Detroit, a resident reported a tree limb down in the roadway to the city’s non-emergency line. When the crew arrived, they began clearing the road.
About two hours later, a DPW employee called 911 to report a serious injury and that Chmiel was pinned under a tree limb.
Chmiel was transported by Royal Oak Fire to Corewell Health William Beaumont Hospital, where he later died.
The city said in a statement: “Doug leaves behind his loving wife and three young children. Our hearts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of the employee during this incredibly difficult time. The City of Huntington Woods will ensure his family receives our full support, and we ask that their privacy be respected.”
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family.