The Brief
- Huntington Woods Department of Public Works supervisor Doug Chmiel was hit and killed by a falling tree limb on Friday night.
- Chmiel was helping to make a path for emergency vehicles when the accident happened.
- He leaves behind a wife and three children, who are now in need of help.
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 strong winds.
The city said Doug Chmiel was working to clear a path for emergency vehicles on Friday night when he was hit by a fallen limb. Chmiel died at Corewell Hospital in Royal Oak after suffering a brain hemorrhage, according to a GoFundMe page created to help his family.
Chmiel, who was described by family as a veteran and devoted father and husband, leaves behind a wife and three children.…