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Indianapolis Truck Accident Lawyers Urge Motorists to Move Over

Dec 16, 2015 | Truck Accident

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Working on the highway can be a dangerous task, considering hundreds of employees are killed and even more are injured as the result of transportation accidents that occur while on the job. The Indianapolis truck accident lawyers at Stewart & Stewart Attorneys point out the latest of those victims is a 58-year-old worker with the Henry County Highway Department who was killed after he was struck by a tractor-trailer last month.

The fatal crash happened on November 20, in the southbound lanes of Indiana 3, just north of New Castle. Reports from The Star Press indicate the victim was riding a backhoe along the roadway as part of his job duties when a big rig being driven by a 58-year-old Lafayette man struck the piece of equipment from behind.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fractured skull. He passed away as a result of his injuries almost a month after the accident occurred.

The truck driver who caused the crash was cited for speeding, but investigators say it’s unclear whether or not he will face charges in connection to the highway worker’s death.

This particular case underscores the importance of drivers being aware of their surroundings when traveling through areas where construction or roadwork is being conducted. In order to promote highway safety, the Indianapolis personal injury attorneys at Stewart & Stewart encourage motorists to move over a lane of traffic when approaching emergency vehicles and work crews. This allows your vehicle to pass through the area while giving workers enough room to safely do their job.

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