1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized After Construction-Related Accident at Missouri Avenue in Clearwater

Officials said a scissor lift-collapsed at a new Clearwater Publix.

Clearwater Construction Accident
1 Dies After Clearwater Accident at Missouri Avenue

Clearwater, FL. – One person was killed and another hospitalized following a construction-related accident late Monday afternoon at a new Publix in Clearwater.

According to the Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department, the accident happened at around 5:00 p.m. at Missouri Avenue.

Officials said a scissor lift-collapsed at a new Clearwater Publix.

One man was rushed to Morton Plant Hospital where he later died.

The second man was transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

No additional details regarding this collision were released.

An investigation is underway.

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