Authorities said a construction worker has died after falling 50 stories from a skyscraper being built in downtown Los Angeles.
Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart said the man plunged from the unfinished tower yesterday and hit the back of a passing car.
Stewart said the driver did not appear to be injured but she was taken to a hospital for examination.
The death occurred at the construction site of Wilshire Grand Center, which will be the tallest building west of the Mississippi.
A ceremony was held earlier this month when the top beam was hoisted into place on the 73rd floor.
The USD 1 billion office and hotel tower is expected to open in early 2017.
