British Columbia

Deadly fall claims construction worker on the job in Penticton, B.C.

RCMP say a 59-year-old man is dead after he fell from a structure on a residential construction site in Penticton, B.C.

RCMP say the man's death has been deemed an 'accidental work related fatality'

The RCMP, the B.C. Coroners Service and WorkSafe BC are now investigating after the man died on Sunday. (CBC)

RCMP say a 59-year-old man has died in a worksite fatality in Penticton, B.C.

Police responded to the residential worksite on Sendero Crescent at around 8:45 p.m. PT Sunday.

RCMP say the man had fallen from a site structure.

His death has been deemed an accidental work-related fatality, according to police.

The Penticton RCMP, the B.C. Coroners Service and WorkSafeBC are now investigating.

The man's name has not been released.