James “Trapper” McEvoy, a crew member on an independent film, passed away Monday during production in Louisiana.

The 64-year-old was electrocuted after coming into contact with a live power line, according to Sgt. Brandon Veal of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, as reported by Variety. The coroner’s office stated he was operating a boom truck when he touched the high-voltage wire.

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) confirmed McEvoy’s death in a statement on Instagram.

Today we grieve the loss of one of our fellow members who was killed in a tragic incident on a production filming in Louisiana,” an IATSE spokesperson explained in the post. “Our deepest condolences are with the family who lost a loved one, and the crew who lost a friend and colleague. A

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