- March 29, 2024
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OCOEE An accident has claimed the life of a 25-year-old construction worker.
Ocoee Police say that an employee for Lane Construction Corp. was struck in the head by an object that fell from a crane this morning. The worker was taken to Health Central Hospital in Ocoee and later transferred to Orlando Regional Medical Center by helicopter, where he later passed away from the injuries.
Lane Construction Corp. is a contractor that is working on widening State Road 50 from State Road 429 east to the West Oaks Mall.
A spokesperson for Orange County Fire Rescue said the accident occurred in the eastbound lanes of State Road 50 near Bluford Avenue and that OCFR was dispatched in response to the event at 9:04 a.m. Friday morning.
Several media outlets have identified the man as 25-year-old Guillermo Solis.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified, according to police.