For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating the death of 39-year-old Osmar Daniel Chavarria, which occurred in the 200 block of Ashton Road.
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at approximately 11:59 a.m., 4th District officers responded to a report of an electrocution at the location. Chavarria, a utility worker, was working in a bucket lift truck, and was electrocuted for reasons unknown at this time.
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Baltimore Gas and Electric Company responded to the area to turn off the electricity.
Chavarria, of Frederick, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The deceased was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, where an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine the cause and manner of death.
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No foul play is suspected in this incident.
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Release ID: 24-298
Media Contact: CTDurham
Categories: death-investigation
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