Huntington Woods DPW supervisor hit, killed by tree limb during emergency windstorm cleanup
Doug Chmiel and his household (GoFundMe)
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. (FOX 2) – A Huntington Woods Department of Public Works supervisor died after he was struck by a tree limb as he helped with emergency cleanup efforts following sturdy winds.
The metropolis stated Doug Chmiel was working to clear a path for emergency autos on Friday night time when he was hit by a fallen limb. Chmiel died at Corewell Hospital in Royal Oak after struggling a mind hemorrhage, in accordance with a GoFundMe page created to assist his household.
Chmiel, who was described by household as a veteran and devoted father and husband, leaves behind a spouse and three youngsters.
“This is a profound loss for the entire Huntington Woods staff and community. Our employees are the foundation of our organization, and losing a colleague who was dedicated to their work and community is truly heartbreaking,” the town stated in a press release asserting the accident.
What you are able to do:
TO GoFundMe page is amassing donations to assist Chmiel’s household pay for his funeral and dwelling bills following his loss of life.
Source: This info is from the town of Huntington Woods and a GoFundMe arrange by the sufferer’s household.
