Overview
A construction worker was hospitalized after being struck by a farm implement attached to a pickup truck in a construction zone south of Mendota. The Illinois State Police cited the pickup driver for improper lane usage.
Incident Details
- The incident occurred Monday afternoon around 2:00 p.m. on Route 251 south of Mendota.
- A pickup truck, driven by 31-year-old Kellen Murphy of Winslow, was heading northbound while pulling a farm implement.
- The equipment being towed by the pickup struck a 20-year-old construction worker from Beardstown working in the construction zone for a private company.
- Emergency responders transported the injured worker to the hospital via Life Flight.
- The construction worker's identity was not released by authorities.
Law Enforcement Response
- Illinois State Police investigated the scene and managed traffic.
- The driver of the pickup truck was ticketed for improper lane usage.
Recommendations / Advice
- Exercise extreme caution and maintain proper lane discipline when driving through active construction zones.
- Follow all posted construction and traffic control signs for the safety of workers and drivers.