Man dies at construction site on Vancouver Island

RCMP say a man in his mid-20s died of injuries suffered at a construction site. (CBC News - image credit)
RCMP say a man in his mid-20s died of injuries suffered at a construction site. (CBC News - image credit)

Police are investigating the death of a construction site employee on Vancouver Island.

West Shore RCMP say the man, who was in his mid-20s, died Wednesday of injuries he suffered at the construction site near the 1400-block of Pinehurst Place in Langford, B.C., approximately 15 kilometres west of Victoria via Highway 1.

RCMP and paramedics were called to the scene at about 12:50 p.m. but were unable to save the man, police say in a release.

The B.C. Coroners Service and WorkSafeBC have been advised, police say.

WorkSafeBC said in a statement that it was notified of a serious workplace incident but wasn't able to share any more information.

RCMP say they are not identifying the victim as they work to notify his family.