Construction Incident Kills Medford Worker

MEDFORD, MA — A 50-year-old man died after what officials are calling construction accident on Highland Ave. Wednesday afternoon.

The Middlesex DA's Office confirmed that the man, who has not been identified, was working in Medford alongside the foundation of a building. The foundation collapsed, fatally wounding him. Police responded around 2:44 p.m. The man was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The case is being investigated by state and local police, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The death is not being considered suspicious.

WHDH was the first to report the death.