Lineman dies after electrocution on Columbus’ Double Churches Road, coroner says
A 26-year-old lineman for an electrical company died after an accident Sunday in north Columbus, according to the local coroner.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the worker as Cody Lange of Madison, Florida, who was pronounced dead from electrocution at 12:17 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Hospital.
The accident was reported on a work site at 1400 Double Churches Road, where Lange afterward was given CPR, but could not be revived, Bryan said. The Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services said a fire truck and ambulance arrived at the scene at 11:40 a.m. Sunday.
Lange worked for Corbett Electrical of Lake Park, Georgia, Bryan said.
Tim Chitwood
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer