Police ID electrocuted Comcast technician

The Comcast technician accidentally electrocuted Tuesday afternoon has been named by Marple Township police.

He was John Adams, 38, of Radcliffe Road in Broomall.

About 2:30 p.m., he was on a ladder, apparently trying to restore service to a home in 2100 block of Sproul Road, when he came in contact with a live wire, police said.

Neighbors who saw the accident called police.

He was pronounced dead at the scene a few minutes before 3 p.m.

"All of us at Comcast are surprised and saddened by this tragic news and we extend our heartfelt sympathies to our employee's family and friends," said company spokesman Jeff Alexander.