A 52-year-old city employee, working on the SW corner of a city sidewalk, was struck and killed by a speeding car at a typical 4-way intersection, which had stop signs. The speed limit on both streets … [Read more...] about City Street Worker was Struck and Killed by a Speeding Car
Crashes
Construction Laborer Crushed by Asphalt Truck While Paving Interstate Highway
On October 24, a 34 year old male construction laborer was fatally injured when he was crushed beneath an asphalt-carrying tractor trailer while paving an interstate highway. The victim, facing away … [Read more...] about Construction Laborer Crushed by Asphalt Truck While Paving Interstate Highway
Police Officer Killed When Struck by Motorist While Directing Traffic at Roadway Work Zone
On September 21, 2000, a 38-year-old male police officer (the victim) was fatally injured when a motorist intruded into a roadway work zone striking him. The victim was standing at a four-way … [Read more...] about Police Officer Killed When Struck by Motorist While Directing Traffic at Roadway Work Zone
Police Officer Fatally Injured When Struck by a Backing Dump Truck at a Public Roadway Construction Work Zone – Massachusetts
On December 1, 2000, a 60-year-old male police officer (the victim) was fatally injured when he was crushed beneath an asphalt loaded dump truck at a public roadway construction site. The dump truck … [Read more...] about Police Officer Fatally Injured When Struck by a Backing Dump Truck at a Public Roadway Construction Work Zone – Massachusetts
Highway Construction Flagman Dies After Being Struck by a Pickup Truck
An 18-year-old male (victim) highway construction flagman died as a result of traumatic injuries received after being struck by a pickup truck. A highway crew was milling the surface of a bridge … [Read more...] about Highway Construction Flagman Dies After Being Struck by a Pickup Truck
Road Paving Crew Member Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck
A 27-year-old male member of a road paving crew (victim) died of injuries he received as a result of being run over by a dump truck. The victim, a truck driver, was positioned on the outside of his … [Read more...] about Road Paving Crew Member Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck