Man killed after trying to move energized power lines in Livingston Parish, sheriff says

WALKER, La. (BRPROUD) — Deputies are investigating after a man was killed after trying to move energized power lines.

On Thursday, May 23, deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to Burgess Road after a body was found at this location. Jarod Schoeffel, 39 was found in a wooded area, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said.

Entergy crews were working a call for service due to a power outage. Officials said Schoeffel was found near power lines and next to his ATV. Investigators believe Schoeffel tried to move low-lying power lines while they were energized.

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The Livingston Parish Coroner was called to the scene and the preliminary determination of death was accidental, according to the sheriff’s office.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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