A 29-year-old man was killed while performing tree clearing in Whitewater on Monday morning. He was found suspended approximately 60 feet high in a tree in a back lot on W. Laurel Street, according to the Whitewater Fire Departm ent.The 29-year-old was part of a crew subcontracted by WE Energies to perform tree clearing in the area of S. Elizabeth Street, W. Court Street and W. Laurel Street, according to the fire department.The crews supervisor reported hearing a loud bang and a flash and believed the tree had been struck by lightning, the fire department said, adding that there was no evidence immediately available on scene to suggest the worker contacted energized electrical lines.Fire crews attempted to reach the worker but were unable to due to the trees distance from the road. Members of the tree trimming crew then ascended the tree and lowered the worker, who was wearing a safety harness, to the ground, where an EMS crew was waiting.He was pronounced dead at the scene.The workers identity is being withheld until next of kin can be notified. The Walworth County Medical Examiner and the Whitewater Police Department will conduct the death investigation.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip ...read more read less