Body Found at Construction Site Identified as Missing 91-Year-Old Grandpa

Published
January 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Tempe, Arizona
N. McClintock and Weber Drives
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, Workplace

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Tempe Arizona in Tempe, Arizona: A 91-year-old man (Apolonio Romero) was found dead at a construction site in Tempe, Arizona, after missing weeks. He had dementia and Type 2 diabetes, and police confirmed his death during a search that lasted days. His family described him as a gentle, hard-of-hearing man who was community-friendly.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Apolonio Romero Named in reporting

Original reporting

Body Found at Construction Site Identified as Missing 91-Year-Old Grandpa

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