Police Identify Worker in West Springfield Construction Accident
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — A 19-year-old is dead after falling at a construction site in West Springfield.
Witnesses tell abc40′s Jeff Valin that around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, crews were working on framing a house at the corner of George and Union Streets when a worker for the framing company fell from the roof.
The worker, a 19-year-old male, fell four stories inside the home, from the roof down to the basement floor, according to witnesses. He died at the scene.
Late Wednesday afternoon, West Springfield Police identified the victim as James Ivanov of Agawam.
West Springfield Police and Fire are currently investigating the incident.
abc40 has a crew at the scene and will bring you the latest as it becomes available.
Oh my God–this is just horrible. Is this the site of the house where the woman died in the tornado??? Two unrelated tragic deaths at the same location—who’s gonna want to live there?–No thanks!
Oh my god that’s horrible!
my condolences to the family poor kid finally a younger kid with a good job probably hard working smh
another article i read said this house was next to the one where the woman died saving her daughter! it is so sad that this teenager lost his life, my thoughts are with his family!
That is so tragic. My condolences to his family, friends & co-workers. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
so so sad..he was a very nice kid..thoughts and prayers are with his family..friends..and co-workers