Man falls to death at Taichung construction site; victim not a worker

Authorities are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man who fell from a commercial building construction site in Taichung's affluent 7th Redevelopment Zone. The incident occurred around 8 p.m., when site security personnel discovered the man's body. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.

Initial police assessment found no external injuries, leading them to preliminarily rule out foul play. However, no one on site, including security, supervisors, or construction workers, could identify the deceased. A check of construction personnel also revealed no missing workers.

Further investigation by police identified the victim as a 30-year-old man working in the service industry, not affiliated with the construction project. His family has been notified. The investigation now focuses on how the man accessed the site and from which floor he fell. Limited surveillance footage from the building's floors and scaffolding presents a challenge in gathering evidence.

Authorities plan to request a prosecutor's examination to clarify the cause of death and the events leading up to the fall. The incident occurred in a prime area of Taichung, known for its commercial and retail hubs, near the city hall.