Utility Worker Dies After Electrocution Incident in Curry County
A utility worker, identified as lineman Ian Massey of Clovis, died in Curry County, New Mexico, after being electrocuted when a utility pole he was working on fell into standing water following recent heavy rainfall.
St. Louis, MO, September 26, 2026 —
A utility worker has died in Curry County, New Mexico, following an electrocution incident. The worker was identified as Ian Massey, a lineman from Clovis.
The incident occurred when a utility pole Massey was working on fell. According to the summary, the pole landed in standing water that had accumulated due to recent heavy rainfall in the area. Massey was electrocuted as a result of the pole falling into the water.
Details regarding the specific company Massey was employed by, the exact date of the incident, or the specific location within Curry County were not provided in the summary. Information about any subsequent investigations, findings, or potential code violations is also not available in the provided summary. The circumstances leading to the pole falling were not detailed.
The trend summary did not include any quotes from officials or witnesses. It also did not contain information about any fines, permits, or inspection outcomes related to the incident. The summary focused solely on the immediate cause and outcome of the accident. Further details on the events that transpired after the pole fell are not available.
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