HAMILTON — Police say a 21-year-old man who died after a single-vehicle collision in Hamilton this week was electrocuted. The crash happened early Sunday in a rural area on the city’s west side, where police say the man veered off the road and into a ditch, hitting a hydro pole. Police say he wasn’t hurt in the collision itself, but came into contact with a live hydro line after leaving his vehicle. Authorities are reminding people to be extremely cautious around downed wires and stay back at least 10 metres. They also recommend that if a vehicle collides with a power pole, occupants should stay inside and call 911.

Source: National Post June 13, 2019 12:22 UTC