LITH Construction Worker Dies Following Excavator Incident

ALGONQUIN, IL — A construction worker who became pinned between an excavator and a concrete Jersey barrier while working on a bridge in downtown Algonquin has died, according to media reports. Fire officials said the man was hit by an excavator in a construction zone just south of the Main Street and Algonquin Road intersection at about 8:30 a.m. May 21. He was first transported to an area hospital and then taken by Flight for Life helicopter to Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, the Daily Herald reports.

The 36-year-old Lake in the Hills man died May 23, according to his obituary. Preliminary autopsy results show Anthony J. Gazda died from crushing injuries, according to the Northwest Herald.

Gazda’s visitation was held Wednesday. He started working as a construction worker at age 16.

“Tony was a member of Local 150 ASIP and truly loved his job as a construction worker,” according to his obituary. “He also loved his motorcycle and going camping. Tony will be remembered as a loving individual who was always there to help friends and neighbors.”

More via the Daily Herald and Gazda’s obituary