Crime & Safety

Update With Name: Woman Dies in Construction Accident in Waterloo

Authorities said the woman was caught in a trench cave-in just before 2 p.m. while working along San Marnan Drive near Sunnyside Country Club.

Update 10:30 p.m.

A construction worker who died in an accident in Waterloo Friday was identified as Deea Lauritzen, 35, of Jesup, according to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier.

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A construction worker died in a trench collapse in Waterloo Friday, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported.

Authorities said the woman was caught in a trench cave-in just before 2 p.m. while working along San Marnan Drive near Sunnyside Country Club.

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Her identity has not been released.


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