Man Found Dead Near Power Lines

Man Found Dead Near Power Lines

Author: The Daily News Now! April 24, 2026 Duration: 1:07
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Deputies in Fayette County, West Virginia, are investigating the death of Jimmie D. Smith, a 60-year-old man found dead in a power line right-of-way. Smith had gone mushroom foraging earlier in the week and was last seen near Paint Creek Road. Authorities suspect he may have attempted to cut a transmission line, leading to a fatal electrical shock. The community is shaken, reminding everyone of the dangers of wandering into utility areas while foraging. Smiths body is being sent to the West Virginia State Medical Examiners Office for autopsy.

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