A Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contractor was injured early Wednesday morning when a driver struck their truck in an active work zone on southbound I-405 in Renton, according to WSDOT.
The contractor was reducing the number of lanes when the collision occurred, WSDOT stated.
The worker was transported to a hospital for evaluation and is reportedly okay.
The contractor’s truck and all of its equipment, including a digital message sign and other traffic signs, were totaled in the crash.
“This collision is yet another reminder of the challenges our crews face every day on our roads,” WSDOT said in a statement, emphasizing the dangers that workers face while trying to complete their duties.
WSDOT urged drivers to slow down, stay alert, and exercise caution in work zones, noting that “the line between travelers and our workers is incredibly thin.”
“Help our crews go home safely at the end of their shift instead of going to the hospital in the middle of it,” WSDOT stated.
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