LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Gas and Electric is mourning the loss of a "friend and co-worker" who was killed on the job Thursday.
Company spokesperson Liz Pratt said the line technician was working to reconductor a power line in Oldham County when they were killed.
"This is a tragic loss for our entire LG&E and KU workforce, and our hearts are heavy for his family and all who knew him," Pratt's statement continued. "We are performing a thorough investigation to better understand factors that contributed to this situation and how it occurred."
He has not yet been identified.
This story may be updated.
Editor's Note: A previous version of this article stated the technician was working in Louisville. LG&E later clarified they were working in Oldham County at the time.
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