A man estimated to be about 50 years old died Tuesday afternoon after suffering an electrical shock while working on the roof of a home in Tijuana’s Real de San Francisco subdivision.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:38 p.m. on Privada Alajas, across from the Ramón Delgadillo Sánchez school in the Real de San Francisco II section of the neighborhood. Emergency services responded to the scene but were unable to save the man.
Details of the Fatal Electrocution
According to multiple local reports, the victim was performing work on the roof of a residential property when he came into contact with an electrical source. Authorities have not yet released the man’s identity or specified the exact nature of the work he was doing at the time.
Real de San Francisco is a large residential subdivision in eastern Tijuana, located south of the Otay border crossing area. The neighborhood is home to thousands of families and sits along one of the city’s principal development corridors.
Rooftop Work Carries Electrical Risks
Electrocution during rooftop construction or maintenance work is a recurring problem in Tijuana. Many residential properties in the city have exposed wiring, overhead power lines that run close to rooftops, or informal electrical connections that can pose lethal risks to anyone working at roof level.
In Mexico, workplace safety regulations fall under the jurisdiction of the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS), the federal labor ministry. However, enforcement is limited in the informal construction sector, where many workers operate without safety equipment, insurance, or formal contracts.
Homeowners who hire workers for rooftop jobs, whether for waterproofing, antenna installation, or construction, should confirm that overhead power lines have been properly identified and that workers have basic safety gear. Protección Civil, Tijuana’s civil protection agency, can advise on electrical hazards for residential properties.
This story was first reported by Zeta Tijuana and confirmed by TV Azteca Baja California and El Mexicano.