By Associated Press - Sunday, February 12, 2017

ETOWAH, N.C. (AP) - Authorities say a worker has died in a construction accident in Henderson County.

Sheriff’s Maj. Frank Stout tells local media outlets a construction crew was working in a building off of Highway 64 at around 2:15 p.m. Friday when roof trusses collapsed in a domino effect.

Authorities said 45-year-old Steven Jones from Etowah was killed in the collapse.



Officials say the collapse may have been caused by the wind.

Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.

Please read our comment policy before commenting.