Wednesday May 1st, 2024 7:19PM

Construction worker dies in Forsyth Co. accident

By The Associated Press
CUMMING - Authorities say a construction worker has died while helping to develop a new subdivision in Forsyth County.

The county coroner's office identified the worker as 45-year-old Jeffery Lee McGhee of Cumming.

Forsyth County Fire Capt. Jason Shivers reported that McGhee was operating machinery on a steep incline when he ran into a tree.

Authorities said the accident happened on Bramble Bush Way in the southeastern part of the county around 11:15 a.m. Thursday.

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the accident.

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