Texas Dad-to-Be – Carl Blaylock III Dead At 20 After Getting Electrocuted While Trimming A Tree
International News Regarding Carl Blaylock III – Texas Dad-to-Be, Carl Blaylock III, Dead At 20 After Getting Electrocuted While Trimming a Tree.
Carl Blaylock III, a 20-year-old man, who was expecting his first child with his girlfriend, has untimely met his death in a heartbreaking way.
His family confirmed the above to PEOPLE in an interview;
“He and his girlfriend Alyssa had just announced on Facebook that they were expecting a baby girl later this year,” .
In an email received and spotted by Ghanaeducationnews.org, an Arlington Police Department spokesperson disclosed that the victim, Carl Blaylock III, was working on a tree with a chainsaw in Texas, particularly Arlington. He was electrocuted by the power line and was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to a statement released by the Department’s spokesperson, no criminal offense occurred at the scene.
“At this time, we have no evidence that a criminal offense occurred,” the Arlington Police Department spokesperson revealed in a statement.
The statement also classified the incident as tragic.
“This appears to be a very tragic accident.”
Upon the incident, members of the family had to be kept far away from the scene and offices as firefighters worked tirelessly to retrieve Carl’s dead body. A statement that was spotted by Ghanaeducationnews.org tagged the deceased as hardworking, and a dad-to-be. This statement was released by the family members.
In an official statement released by the Blaylock’s family, Carl cut into a power line that was hidden in a large tree, which led to the electrocution, and his sudden demise. Moreover, he and his girlfriend, Alyssa, were expecting a baby girl later this year.
“The family of Carl David Blaylock III (a.k.a. Trey) is devastated at the tragic loss they sustained when Trey cut into a power line hidden in a large tree,” The statement read. “He and his girlfriend Alyssa had just announced on Facebook that they were expecting a baby girl later this year.”
The late Carl Blaylock III was a high school graduate from Timber Creek High School. He worked while in school as well.
“Trey was the first generation [in his family] to graduate high school at Timber Creek High School and was finding his footing in life but working contract jobs to earn money. This particular job would have made him $100,” they added.
Carl Blaylock III’s grandmother, Lynn Amante has established a GoFundMe to raise funds in order to pay for the cremation of his grandchild and for his baby girl on the way.
The family revealed that Carl will always be remembered and loved by his family, his dirty dog, and bike.
“He worked hard and was polite and helpful to all,” they added. “Forever in our hearts.”
On Saturday, June, 1st, a service will be held for Carl Blaylock in Hurst, Texas.
“Words cannot express what a good young man Trey was,” Amante wrote in a message on the fundraiser. “He has been in our lives since he was a young child. He leaves behind his devastated father, my daughter, his two sisters, Jasmine and Mya and his brother, Kayson.”
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