FRUIT HEIGHTS, Utah — A 16-year-old boy died Monday night following a fall from a power pole in Fruit Heights.
According to the Davis County Sheriff's Office, the boy, whose name is not being released, fell 60-feet from the pole just after 9:15 p.m.
The sheriff's office was called to 1800 East and 696 South; when deputies arrived, they found the teen suffering from severe burns consistent with electrocution, as well as traumatic injuries from the fall. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
According to the sheriff's office, the boy was with friends at the time of the fall, and they were the ones who reported it to officials.
Rocky Mountain Power responded to the scene to assist in shutting down power to the area to ensure the safety of first responders.
