HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Michigan City, Indiana resident was killed in a worksite accident Friday, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Richard Behnke reported that his office is investigating an accidental electrocution that took place at 11:35 a.m. Friday in the 2700 block of White Street in Howard Township. At the time of the incident, emergency personnel were called to an American Electric Power substation that is under construction in that area.  On arrival, it was found that

Steven E. Smith, 53, of Michigan City, was electrocuted while working on the overhead power lines.  First aid was immediately administered to Smith, but he succumbed to his injuries from the incident.

Deputies were assisted on scene by Pokagon Tribal Police, SMCAS Ambulance Service and Howard Township Fire Department.

The incident remains under investigation at this time.