An 18-year-old lost their life at a housing development construction site in north Phoenix on January 4, according to the police department.
The incident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. in the Verdin master-planned community, located near 7th Street on Sonoran Desert Drive.
According to the police, they believe that speed played a role in this incident, and they are currently investigating the matter.
According to Sgt. Krynsky, construction sites have their own set of safety rules that must always be emphasized.
The development site is owned by Taylor Morrison, a home construction company.
In a recent statement, the company expressed its profound sadness over the tragic loss of a contractor at one of its construction sites. The company extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. Collaborating closely with local law enforcement, the company is actively assisting in addressing any inquiries related to this incident. Safety remains of paramount importance to the company, and it is committed to upholding rigorous safety protocols across all its job sites to safeguard its team members, trade partners, and vendors.
Marino Alonso actively operated a water truck from Universal Group.
FOX 10 reached out to the owner of the Universal Group, who answered our call. However, he declined to comment when questioned about the unfortunate passing of one of his employees.
Sergeant Krynsky stated that whether or not the individual was wearing any kind of restraint device will be established during the investigation.