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Marla Sharp
From:Shelly Thomsen
Sent:Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:35 PM
To:All
Subject:RE: Accident at Verizon Construction Site
Good evening,
It saddens me to share this article with more detailed information on the fatal accident at the Verizon construction site:
https://southtahoenow.com/story/05/28/2020/fatal‐accident‐south‐lake‐tahoe‐construction‐site
My heart goes out to the operator, his family, and all of those who were on‐site at the time.
From: Shelly Thomsen
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:53 PM
To: All
Subject: Accident at Verizon Construction Site
Good afternoon everyone,
As many of you know, Verizon leases a piece of District land behind the bone yard and is currently constructing a cell‐
phone tower. At around 10am this morning there was an accident on the construction site where a contractor working
for Verizon was injured. South Lake Tahoe Fire Department responded and the injured operator was transported to
Barton. No District staff was involved in the accident. My heart goes out to the operator, his family, and all of those who
were on‐site at the time.
Construction work has significant risks and can be dangerous. As we enter construction season I encourage everyone to
be extra careful on jobsites this summer. We will share more information when we can,
Shelly Thomsen
Public Affairs and Conservation Manager
South Tahoe Public Utility District
sthomsen@stpud.us
(530) 543‐6208