2024: West Virginia Division of Highways worker hit by car while patching potholes, emphasizing need for drivers' attention and law adherence in work zones.
A West Virginia Division of Highways worker was hit by a car while patching potholes on Interstate 79 in Braxton County on March 29, 2024. The worker was treated and released from the hospital after sustaining bruises. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of drivers paying attention and obeying the law in work zones, as it could have resulted in a far worse outcome. In 2023, five people were killed in work zone crashes on West Virginia highways. WVDOH urges every driver to remain alert and work with them to ensure the safety of workers, drivers, and passengers in work zones.
March 29, 2024
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