Construction worker dies from wall collapse in Jefferson City

A wall fell at a Jefferson City construction site, leaving a worker dead.

Authorities say the collapsed retaining wall near the Old St. Mary’s Hospital trapped Jacob Schrimpf of Jefferson City just before 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. After about 40 minutes, crews pulled Schrimpf’s body out of the rubble.

Authorities closed Missouri Boulevard near the hospital and directed drivers away from the site. The incident is under investigation.

(This story was last updated at 9:32 a.m. Wednesday)