COMMACK: Oscar Diaz Killed In Tree Trimming Electrocution Accident After Shearing Power Lines On Long Island Near Roberta Lane

FATAL ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION  COMMACK, NEW YORK (June 19, 2016) 

A 39-year-old man was killed in a tragic tree trimming accident after he was electrocuted when his shears came into contact with a set of power lines on Roberta Lane, according to ABC News.  Authorities have been able to identify the man that died as Oscar Diaz from Brentwood. Diaz was working for GA Island Landscaping Corps. at the time of the accident. Power lines around trees can be extremely dangerous and have caused a number of electrocutions over the years. In many areas, power companies are required to make sure that trees are not coming into contact with their power lines. The accident on Long Island is still being investigated. Tragically, Oscar Diaz was pronounced dead at the scene. Our staff at RMFW Law were shocked and horrified to learn about the tragic death of Oscar Diaz in this tree cutting accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they go through such an incredibly difficult time. We encourage the Long Island Police to investigate this accident thoroughly in order to help prevent similar accidents in the future.

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