November 15, 2012
DOT urges caution after work zone accidents
Advertiser

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia officials on Thursday urged motorists to use caution in work zones because two Division of Highways workers recently have been hit by vehicles.

Department of Transportation spokeswoman Carrie Bly said both workers were struck while clearing roadside debris resulting from superstorm Sandy.

One worker is in critical condition after being hit Wednesday in Nicholas County. The other worker suffered minor injuries when he was hit Saturday in Randolph.

Bly said all roads that were closed because of Sandy have been reopened. Now, DOH crews are collecting debris left along roadsides.

Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox said motorists should slow down and stay alert in work zones.

Recommended Stories

Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Popular Videos
The Gazette now offers Facebook Comments on its stories. You must be logged into your Facebook account to add comments. If you do not want your comment to post to your personal page, uncheck the box below the comment. Comments deemed offensive by the moderators will be removed, and commenters who persist may be banned from commenting on the site.
Advertisement - Your ad here
Get Daily Headlines by E-Mail
Sign up for the latest news delivered to your inbox each morning.
Advertisement - Your ad here
News Videos
Advertisement - Your ad here
Advertisement - Your ad here