Apr 02, 2026

Police ID Kansas man who died in workplace accident

Posted Apr 02, 2026 9:00 AM
First responders on the scene photo courtesy KWCH
First responders on the scene photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY— A man who died in a workplace accident has been identified as 45-year-old David Rodriguez of Wichita, according to Wichita Police Officer Kris Gupilan.

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Just after 11a.m. Tuesday, first responders  were called to a construction site near English Street and Topeka in Wichita for the report of a worker who  critically injured in a fall. Rodriguez later died of his injuries.

A friend established an online fundraiser to assist the family.  Rodriguez is survived by a wife and three young children.