<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=140bsh_0uG0HKlz00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=140bsh_0uG0HKlz00" width="1200" height="600" >HUDDLESTON, Va. (WDBJ) - The man who was electrocuted at Smith Mountain Lake Thursday has been identified,, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.Jesse Hamric, 18 of Colorado, died from his injuries after he was transported to a hospital.Shannon Lukens with Colorado radio station KRAI radio issued this statement:This young man was a 2024 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School. He is the former quarterback of the football team and was also on the baseball team. His dad, Jay Hamric, is the high school principal. His mom teaches at Strawberry Park Elementary here in Steamboat Springs. Below is a letter sent to families in the district from Steamboat Springs School District Superintendent Celine Wicks today. This is a very sad thing for our community.Hamric was electrocuted and two other people were hurt in the incident at Craddock Creek Marina. Deputies say the man was visiting friends with his family.According to deputies, he had jumped in the water and when the other two people noticed he was in distress, they jumped in the water to help and immediately felt shocked. Deputies say the electrocution was related to stray voltage at a dock. The fireboat crew tested the water and confirmed electricity was found.Deputies say they don’t suspect foul play.The incident remains under investigation by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.</div></body>

NewsBreak

Smith Mountain Lake electrocution victim identified

HUDDLESTON, Va. (WDBJ) - The man who was electrocuted at Smith Mountain Lake Thursday has been identified,, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Jesse Hamric, 18 of Colorado, died from his injuries after he was transported to a hospital. Shannon Lukens with Colorado radio station KRAI radio issued...