Power Line Brought Down Near Point Dume; One Person Killed
A fatal electrocution occurred Saturday afternoon during a tree-trimming operation near Point Dume, prompting a response from the authorities.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m. at a property on Cliffside Drive near Grasswood Avenue, where a tree trimmer accidentally brought down a power line. A person on the ground came into contact with the live wire and died at the scene.
Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased or confirmed whether the individual was a worker, a resident, or a bystander. The tree trimmer involved was uninjured.
Footage posted to the Citizen app showed a small fire at the scene following the incident.
Sheriff’s officials have ruled the electrocution accidental. No arrests were made, and the investigation is ongoing.
