70-year-old construction worker dies after worksite fall

A South Jordan police vehicle is pictured in South Jordan on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. (Griffin/Deseret News) (Griffin/Deseret News) SOUTH JORDAN, Utah...

March 17, 2023
9:28 PM

A South Jordan police vehicle is pictured in South Jordan on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. (Griffin/Deseret News) (Griffin/Deseret News) SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — A 70-year-old construction worker died after falling at a worksite in South Jordan on Thursday. The accident happened around 11100 South 2865 West. According to South Jordan City Police Sgt. Eric Anderson, the 70-year-old fell 10 feet, hit his head and died at the scene.  While the man hit his head, Anderson said the exact cause of death is still under investigation.

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