Construction worker killed at private school in Maryland

27-year-old man was struck by a portable building being moved into place at The Heights School in Potomac, Md.

A construction worker was killed after being struck by a portable building that was being moved by crews outside a private school in Potomac, Md.

WTOP-TV reports that Thomas Moran Jr., 27, died from injuries he sustained at The Heights School.

Montgomery County Police say Moran was working outside the school moving a portable building. During the move, the building struck Moran.

He died on the scene.

The Heights School is a private boys school for grades three to 12.

About the Author

Mike Kennedy

Senior Editor

Mike Kennedy has been writing about education for American School & University since 1999. He also has reported on schools and other topics for The Chicago Tribune, The Kansas City Star, The Kansas City Times and City News Bureau of Chicago. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.

Sign up for our eNewsletters
Get the latest news and updates