A man was tragically electrocuted in Pittsburgh's South Side Slopes neighborhood after severe storms lashed the city last night. The incident was confirmed by Pittsburgh Public Safety, which reported that first responders were called to the 1000 block of St. Martin Street following reports of a man electrocuted by live wires, according to a social media post by the department. Unfortunately, upon arrival, the man was pronounced dead at the scene, as indicated by the WTAE report.
Details surrounding the incident suggest the man was attempting to move a live wire that had fallen onto his vehicle with a stick around 7 p.m., which led to his electrocution. This information was shared by sources speaking to KDKA, revealing the circumstances to be even more heartbreaking, considering the victim was described by a friend as "the humblest guy" and an "unbelievable painter," qualities that spoke to the character of the man lost. The same KDKA report mentioned a neighbor's attempt to alert emergency services promptly, but they were unable to reach 911. This tragedy unfolded against the backdrop of a city struggling to respond quickly to numerous hazards created by the storm, with officials urging the public to exercise extreme caution, as reported by CBS News Pittsburgh.
According to local media, the severe weather responsible for the tragedy had battered Pittsburgh with wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour, as recorded by the National Weather Service at Pittsburgh International Airport, marking the occurrence as one of the strongest gusts registered at the location.
