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Police: Contractor killed, worker seriously hurt after fall in Westport

WESTPORT — Police said a roofing contractor was killed and a co-worker was seriously injured when they fell off a roof at a three-story home that was under cons...
Westport Police

WESTPORT — Police said a roofing contractor was killed and a co-worker was seriously injured when they fell off a roof at a three-story home that was under construction.

Police said the two men were working on a roof on Norwalk Avenue in Westport when they fell at around 12:45 p.m. Sunday.

Emergency responders found one of the men dead at the scene. The other worker was taken to Norwalk Hospital with injuries considered life-threatening.

Police said that at this time, no foul play is suspected.  The men’s names are being withheld by police until their families are notified.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating, along with Westport Police.

The victim who died has been identified as Juan Rodriguez, 29, of Stamford. An autopsy will be performed to determine his cause of death. There’s no update on the other victim other than to say he is still at the hospital.

No charges have been field yet, police say.

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