FHP says dump truck ran over roadwork crew member

What happened

The Florida Highway Patrol says a dump truck ran over a member of a roadwork crew in Columbia County. The incident involved a work crew and a dump truck, but additional details about the location, timing and circumstances have not been released.

What FHP has said

FHP is the agency identified in the report about the incident. The agency’s statement establishes that the crash involved a dump truck and a roadwork crew member.

What remains to be established

The crew member’s condition, the identity of the driver and any citations or charges have not been stated. It is also not clear from the information released whether the roadwork site remained open or whether traffic was affected.

Roadwork safety

Drivers approaching roadwork should follow posted signs and directions from traffic-control workers. Roadwork areas can include workers, heavy equipment and changing lanes, making reduced speed and close attention important.

Next updates

Further details would come from the Florida Highway Patrol or local officials involved in the incident. Updates could clarify the crew member’s condition, the crash circumstances and any enforcement action.