In the past five years, 70 flaggers have been injured and 3 killed in British Columbia. Jennifer Beauregard was one of them. The 23-year-old flagger was flagging when she was struck by an inattentive … [Read more...] about Brutal Video Aimed at Saving Lives in Construction Zones
Reckless Driving
Trash Truck Hits Work Vehicle
A Canadian trash truck collided with a St. Clair County Road Commission truck on westbound Interstate 69 near Riley Center Road. A county employee was injured and a portion of I-69 was closed for … [Read more...] about Trash Truck Hits Work Vehicle
I-59 Lane Closings Cause Reckless Driving, Accidents
Since the northbound lanes of Interstate 59 in Alabama were closed for a major construction project, there have been some bizarre actions by drivers that resulted in accidents. The lack of desired … [Read more...] about I-59 Lane Closings Cause Reckless Driving, Accidents
Man Jailed in Death of INDOT Worker
Police arrested William Hurt, a man from Boonville, Indiana, in connection with the death of an Indiana Department of Transportation worker. Hurt faces charges of reckless operation of a vehicle in a … [Read more...] about Man Jailed in Death of INDOT Worker
PennDOT Announces Highway Deaths Dropping
Highway deaths in Pennsylvania dropped to a 14-year low in 2008, and aggressive driving fatalities in the state were down significantly from the previous year. The decline in fatalities can largely be … [Read more...] about PennDOT Announces Highway Deaths Dropping
INDOT Stresses Work Zone Safety
On March 24, a highway worker was killed when his vehicle was hit by a truck as he worked along Interstate 164. The Indiana Department of Transportation is increasing its public awareness efforts … [Read more...] about INDOT Stresses Work Zone Safety