Man dies at construction site in Dawson County

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — A young man in his early 20s died Wednesday afternoon following injuries suffered at a construction site in Dawson County.

Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services Chief Danny Thompson said the accident took place in a residential section at Pine Needle Drive off Harry Sosebee Roat at approximately 12:31 p.m. The man, who has not been identified was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville where he later died.

Thompson said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident and any additional information would have to come from that office.