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Man Crushed In Florida When Construction Crane Topples Over

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A man was killed Tuesday after a construction crane toppled over, crushing him, according to officials.

The tragedy happened in Key Largo, according to deputies.

Jose Eduardo Reyes Ponce, 29, of Homestead, Florida, was killed in the accident.

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Upper Keys Marine Construction workers were using a crane to install dock pilings in the water when the incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Mutiny Place.

Ponce was pronounced dead at the scene. Foul play does not appear to be a factor in the incident.

Autopsy results are pending, authorities say.

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