CULLMAN, ALABAMA—
McCartney Construction Co. Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in work zone · Fractures
Final narrative
Employees were standing on the median edge of an interstate lane's inside shoulder, removing traffic control barrels. They were behind the guardrail when a private vehicle lost control and struck another vehicle, which left the road and hit two employees. One employee was hospitalized with a broken leg, broken finger, and head laceration. The employee had surgery.
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