01-26-16 Man Dies in Apparent Construction Accident

Eyewitnesses on the scene say that after the accident occurred, coworkers attempted CPR on the victim, and called 911. When firefighters arrived, they took over administering CPR, but the victim did not survive. Investigators with the Chattanooga Police Department are obtaining information on what exactly happened, which is standard protocol when fatalities are involved.

The building was in the process of being renovated and the elevators were inoperable, which meant the firefighters had to carry the deceased nine floors down a narrow stairwell. That operation was accomplished around 12:30 this afternoon. The body was then transported by Hamilton County EMS to the Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office. Chattanooga police will continue with the investigation.