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
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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
Widow Requests Tougher Law for Reckless Driving
Laurie Moser, the widow of a Middletown state highway worker killed while on duty, along with two other victims of crashes in highway work zones testified on a bill sponsored by Frederick Delegate … [Read more...] about Widow Requests Tougher Law for Reckless Driving
Bill Targets Reckless Driving in Work Zones
After the death of a highway worker due to negligent driving in a work zone, Delegate Galen Clagett, a Democrat of Frederick, Maryland proposes stricter punishments for accidents caused by negligent … [Read more...] about Bill Targets Reckless Driving in Work Zones