Fundraiser started for worker electrocuted while working on tree in Henrico

The worker who was electrocuted while working in a tree near a Henrico County home last week is facing a long road to recovery.

Family members reached out to CBS 6 to share Dustin McKown's story as he remains in the hospital.

McKown, who lives in West Virginia and works for a tree company which was subcontracted to maintain power lines, was in a tree along Darbytown Court in Eastern Henrico on Wednesday, Aug. 5, when the branch broke, forcing him to fall 25 feet.

McKown suffered severe burns, a broken rib and will also need surgery.

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