Crews from the Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a construction-related accident this afternoon at 1295 S. Missouri Ave.
The call for service came in at approximately 4:35 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, from the shopping center, where a new grocery store is being built.
The preliminary investigation shows that two workers were injured when a scissor lift tipped over; both were transported to local hospitals as trauma alerts.
Victor Hugo Martinez Gelves, age 38, of Davenport, was transported to Morton Plant Hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.
The other victim, Gustavo Esmir Linarez, age 43 of Orlando, was transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg. As of Tuesday afternoon, he is listed as stable.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified.