MDSO investigates man's body found at Miami-Dade construction site
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the death of a man found at a construction site in Palmetto Bay was the result of an industrial accident.
Shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, MDSO deputies and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) responded to the area of SW 87th Avenue and SW 164th Street regarding an unresponsive adult male.
Upon arrival, they discovered the man beneath the bridge area.
MDFR pronounced him deceased at the scene.
MDSO homicide detectives responded and assumed the investigation.
Based on the preliminary findings, authorities believe the incident was an industrial accident and no foul play is suspected.
The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner will determine the official cause and manner of death.
Earlier reports indicated that the man, described by loved ones as at least 70 years old and working at the construction site, was found face down.
Family members speculated that he may have suffered a heart attack or fallen.
The construction site is part of a project to build a bridge over a canal, connecting SW 87th Avenue from SW 164th Street to SW 163rd Terrace.
The investigation remains ongoing.
