BETHANY BEACH, Del.- Delaware State Police have released the names of two men who were killed Monday morning in an industrial accident in Bethany Beach.
Police identified the victims as 23-year-old Jovan Maldonado and 22-year-old Bryan Maldonado Andino, both of Puerto Rico.
Police said that shortly before 10:30 a.m., Maldonado and Andino were working in a Z135 Man Lift to install new antennas for Velex company on the water tower of Sussex Shores Water Company located at 39602 Waterworks Court. Police said the men were approximately 120 feet off the ground when a strong wind caused the lift to tip over and become tangled in the surrounding electrical wires as it fell to the ground.
Both men were pronounced deceased on the scene.
Police said this remains an active and ongoing investigation. The Division of Forensic Science and the US Occupational Safety & Health are assisting with the investigation. Anyone with information should contact Detective P. Hailey with Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-752-3810 or emailing Kimberly.Haley@delaware.gov.