An Alabama family is heartbroken over the loss of 30-year-old Austin Chappell, who was identified as the DTE Energy contractor killed Saturday after coming into contact with live equipment.

“He was just a good man and a good person and even better father and husband,” said Jeff Chappell, Austin Chappell’s father.

Chappell wants you to know his son died doing what he loved.

“He was what you want your son to run out like. He was a hard worker. He’s 600-700 miles from home trying to help people get their power turned back on,” he said.

The Alabama native was a passionate and dedicated lineman who was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

While he was working in Detroit as a contractor for DTE, Chappell was killed after coming into contact with live equipment.

The incident happened Saturday in the area of West Outer Drive and Annabelle Street.

“I don’t know all the details of what happened Saturday, but I know they are out there trying to help people get their power restored, and that’s what they’re all about,” Chappell said.

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