Possible electrocution in Ledge Point roof death Authorities are investigating if electricity played a part in the death of a man in his 70s in the roof of a Ledge Point home this morning. AUTHORITIES are investigating if electricity played a part in the death of a man in his 70s in the roof of a Ledge Point home this morning. EnergySafety and Western Power inspectors are assisting police to investigate the death and have indicated at this stage it is unclear if electricity was involved. The man was believed to have been in his own roof space when he died. EnergySafety thoroughly investigates electricity and gas related incidents in WA, with a view to preventing them in the future. EnergySafety acting executive director Michael Bunko gave his sincere condolences to the man's family. "Although it is still unclear how this man died, I take the opportunity to remind people of the lethal electrical dangers when working in roof spaces and the importance of turning off the electricity main switch at the main switchboard before venturing up into the roof space," Mr Bunko said.