Accident News | Evanston, Illinois
A 57-year-old man tragically died after falling from a rooftop at Northwestern University in Evanston on Thursday afternoon, according to city officials.
Authorities said the incident occurred at approximately 3:26 p.m. at the Allen Center, located at 2169 Campus Drive. The man was reportedly operating equipment on the roof when he fell nearly four stories to the ground. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but he was pronounced dead on-site.
Officials have not yet released the identity of the victim. The Evanston Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall in coordination with the university. At this time, authorities have stated there are no indications of foul play or criminal activity.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Source: ABC 7 Chicago
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