Man electrocuted while cutting tree in northwest Harris County, officials say

Published August 5, 2026 10:38 AM CDT

A man was electrocuted while cutting a tree in a northwest Harris County neighborhood, officials say.

What we know:

According to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office, the incident occurred near a neighborhood clubhouse in the 13500 block of Cahill Lane, in a neighborhood near Grant Road and Spring Cypress Road.

The constable’s office says the man was cutting a tree when a branch made contact with a power line.

The 45-year-old man was taken to the hospital, but he did not survive his injuries.

What we don't know:

The man has not been publicly identified.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office.

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