ASHTON, Md. — Montgomery County Police are investigating an accidental death in Ashton.
Just before 12:00 pm Tuesday, officers were called to the 200 block of Ashton Road for reports of an electrocution.
After their arrival they found a 39-year-old man, who was later pronounced dead at the scene.
According to WJLA-ABC7, the victim was in a Verizon truck bucket above ground that touched a Baltimore Gas and Electric powerline.
Road closures have been put in place on Ashton Road between Ligon Lane and New Hampshire Avenue at this time.
