July 9th, 2013 by WCBC Radio
On Monday, July 8, 2013 at approximately 1157 hours troopers responded to the 7800 block of Rock Lodge Road, Bittinger, Maryland for a reported electrocution. An investigation revealed the victim was working for a tree trimming company and was cutting trees on private property. He had climbed a tree and was cutting limbs when he came into contact with a live overhead electrical line. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deceased -
Brian K. DeBerry Jr., male, 28 years of age
Oakland, Maryland
Assisting on the scene were the Garrett County Sheriff's Office; Bittinger, Oakland, and Deep Creek Fire Departments; Medical Examiner's Office, Garrett County Roads Department; Potomac Edison; and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health. Rock Lodge Road was closed for approximately 2 hours during the incident