A man trying to steal wiring from an active electrical line was killed when he was electrocuted in Fayette County Friday morning.
According to PA state police, 32-year-old Aaron Cottrell of New Salem was found on the ground at Laurel Hill Road in Dunbar Township after 7 a.m.
He was found with a pole saw and a backpack.
Troopers say he was trying to steal wiring from a power line that was active.
The incident is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
