A 20-year-old construction laborer (the victim) died of injuries he received from being run over by a dump truck in the activity area of a highway work zone. This was a large project, where the main … [Read more...] about Construction Laborer Killed When Run Over by Dump Truck in Highway Work Zone
Injuries
Injury Severity and Total Harm in Truck-Involved Work Zone Crashes
Society pays a high cost for work zone crashes in terms of operational disruptions, property damage, injuries and loss of life. Given narrow lanes in work zones, large trucks are of particular … [Read more...] about Injury Severity and Total Harm in Truck-Involved Work Zone Crashes
Cost of Highway Work Zone Injuries
Two types of accidents occur in highway work zones: those that involve construction workers, which account for 30% of the accidents; and those that involve motorists outside the construction area, … [Read more...] about Cost of Highway Work Zone Injuries
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
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