29-Year-Old Construction Worker Dies After Foundation Tunnel Collapse Near Coppell
Summary
Vehicle Fire Coppell Texas in Coppell, Texas: A 29‑year‑old construction worker was trapped and later pronounced dead after a tunnel beneath the foundation of the Sage Hill Apartments collapsed on Thursday afternoon near Coppell, Texas, in the 2200 block of Sage Hill Lane by Interstate 635 and MacArthur Boulevard. Emergency crews from Dallas Fire-Rescue, the Coppell Fire Department, and other agencies responded shortly after 3:30 p.m., entered the building, cut through concrete, removed approximately three feet of dirt, and reached the victim before extricating him. The apartment building remained standing and investigators from the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office and OSHA were called to investigate possible workplace safety violations. Authorities have not released the worker’s identity pending notification of next‑of‑kin.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed worker | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
29-Year-Old Construction Worker Dies After Foundation Tunnel Collapse Near Coppell