A Chambersburg man died in State College last week after being electrocuted during a severe storm, according to the borough’s police department.
The Centre County coroner identified the man as 22-year-old Bryce Lowman, according to the Centre Daily Times.
He was pronounced dead at scene in the 1500 block of University Drive in State College soon after police, fire and EMS companies responded at about 7:16 p.m. April 30, according to a police media release.
Lowman had been trying to put out a mulch fire near a utility pole when an active electric current went through him, police said.
A severe storm was passing through the State College area at the time of the incident. Police said many trees and utility lines were damaged.
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Based on a news release issued by police, the man was attempting to put out a mulch fire in the 1500 block of University Drive when he encountered an active electric current from a nearby utility pole.
The Centre Daily Times reported that 35,000 customers lost power from the storm.
In the release announcing the death, State College police warned people to not approach downed lines or areas where lines may be compromised and to instead call 911 or utility companies.
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