Construction worker killed while working on site in Cypress subdivision, officials say

CYPRESS, Texas – A construction worker was killed while working on a site Thursday in a neighborhood in Cypress, officials said.

Cy-Fair firefighters responded to a rescue at 2:15 p.m. at Bridgeland subdivision near Parkland Trail Crossing and Summit Point Crossing.

Authorities said the man was struck by an object and fell down about 15 feet below into a trench. The rescue efforts turned into a recovery after the man was pronounced dead, officials said.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

Firefighters are working with the Harris County Sheriff‘s office on the investigation to determine exactly what happened.