Horrifying video has captured the moment a New York highway worker narrowly missed being hit by a box truck that slammed into two work vans on the side of the road.
The wild incident occurred Oct. 28 in a work zone on Interstate 81 near Whitney Point where a “mowing ahead” sign had been installed, state officials said.
Startling footage shows a 20-foot yellow Penske rental truck obliterate a flashing DOT vehicle and veer off the road, seconds before a New York State Department of Transportation employee drives off along the shoulder of the road with his hands up. is shown. .
When the worker ran to safety, his helmet flew off his head. According to footage posted by DOT on X.
“Highway employees put their lives on the line every day to keep New York's roads safe, and the recent accident on Interstate 81 near Whitney Point highlights the dangers they face,” the DOT said in a post. “It's a frightening reminder of sex.”
“Drivers: Slow down, move around, and stay alert in work zones. These simple actions can save lives.”
The reckless driver, identified as Muhamed A. Wesley, 36, of Phoenix, Arizona, was traveling northbound on the interstate when he struck a work area and two DOT vehicles parked on the shoulder. The vehicle could not be observed. According to state police.
Police said they were investigating the horrific crash and reminded drivers to follow state law and avoid vehicles parked on the side of the road.
No one was seriously injured, state officials said.
“This is unacceptable!” New York State Highway Administration Posted on X.
“This video from our partner @NYSDOT was released the same week a Thruway struck and killed one of our beloved co-workers just while he was at work. On the side of the road. Our workers need your attention. Please help them get home safely and relax!”
The near-fatal incident occurred just days before a highway worker was struck and killed while performing roadside maintenance on Interstate 90 in Chautauqua County.
