Sheriff says man killed while attempting to relocate live power lines in Livingston Parish

WALKER, Louisiana (BRPROUD) – Officials are investigating after a man was killed while attempting to install live power lines.

On Thursday, May 23, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office officers responded to Burgess Road after a body was found there. Jarod Schoeffel, 39, was found in a wooded area, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said.

Entergy crews were looking for service due to a power outage. Officials said Schoeffel was found near power lines and next to his ATV. Investigators believe Schoeffel was trying to move low-lying power lines while they were energized.

The Livingston Parish Coroner was called to the scene and, according to the Sheriff’s Office, a preliminary determination was made that the death was accidental.

The investigations are still ongoing.

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