State of Delaware Department of Transportation
01/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/16/2026 13:10
Statewide - DelDOT Reminds Drivers about Work Zone Awareness
Dover - ; On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a vehicle traveling on Route 113 south near Redden Road in Georgetown failed to slow down and move over, striking a DelDOT truck equipped with a trailer-mounted attenuator, marking the first incident of 2026 of a DelDOT employee or vehicle being struck. The employee in the truck was evaluated for minor injuries and needed no additional medical care, but the incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to be aware of DelDOT employees and contractors who are working on our roads every day.
"Last year, there were 36 incidents of DelDOT employees and equipment being struck in work zones, and nine resulted in injuries to employees. Since 2020, there have been a total of 275 incidents involving employees and equipment being struck and we are incredibly fortunate that none of these resulted in the loss of life," said Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings. "The Maine Department of Transportation is mourning the loss of two employees who were tragically killed after being struck in a work zone on I-95 this week, and we need drivers to slow down and drive attentively to ensure that all employees return home safely each day."
"Last year, there were 36 incidents of DelDOT employees and equipment being struck in work zones, and nine resulted in injuries to employees. Since 2020, there have been a total of 275 incidents involving employees and equipment being struck and we are incredibly fortunate that none of these resulted in the loss of life," said Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings. "The Maine Department of Transportation is mourning the loss of two employees who were tragically killed after being struck in a work zone on I-95 this week, and we need drivers to slow down and drive attentively to ensure that all employees return home safely each day."
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