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Worker Electrocuted, Killed By Live Wire In Mercer County: Police

A worker was electrocuted and killed while working on fiber optic lines, authorities said.

Hamilton police

Hamilton police

Photo Credit: Facebook/Hamilton Police Division

Dean Kitchin, 52, of Cherry Hill apparently touched a live power line during the work, they said.

His lifeless body was found on top of a box truck, according to Hamilton police. 

Hamilton police and firefighters were called to 11 Souith Gold Road for a report of a fire on Wednesday, March 1.

There was no foul play, Hamilton police said.

The Middlesex County Medical Examiner's Office was conducting an autopsy.

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