A Jackson PG&E lineman was
killed Friday near Cool in El
Dorado County.
Felipe Chavez, 31, of Stockton was working to
repair a storm-damaged power line when he was electrocuted at about 1:45 pm on
Friday. Chavez died at the scene, according to the El Dorado County
Sheriff’s office. The Jackson crew was working
in El Dorado County to help with repairs there when
the accident occurred. Chavez’ father-in-law was a long-time member of the
Jackson PG&E crew before he retired. Chavez’ mother is also a retired
PG&E employee and Chavez’ wife Shallene is currently employed with the
utility company. PG&E spokesman Jon Tremaine said that the family’s many
ties to PG&E make this tragedy especially emotional for everyone at
PG&E. A trust fund has
been set up for Chavez’s wife and 2 young children – donations to the Felipe
Chavez Memorial Fund will be accepted at any Wells Fargo Bank.
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