Duke Energy lineworker, 25, dies in northwest Charlotte neighborhood

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Duke Energy employee died Wednesday afternoon in northwest Charlotte, the utility company confirmed. 

According to local authorities, the incident involving a 25-year-old male lineworker happened around 2:30 p.m. outside in the 6900 block of Wandering Creek Drive. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic paramedics; the cause of death is unknown at the time.

“Our hearts go out to our teammate’s family and fellow coworkers,” Duke Energy officials said in a statement. “We are currently investigating the incident to learn more and ask for privacy for the family at this time.” 

There is no criminal investigation related to the death, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. 

As of 6:25 p.m., there were 1,100 Duke customers without power in the vicinity of the death. All were restored by 7 p.m.

The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division confirmed with Queen City News that it has opened an inspection into the fatality.

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Doug Coats

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