MoDOT Worker Killed on Interstate 70 in Kansas City
Michael York, 51, a long time Missouri Department of Transportation worker, was struck and killed by a tractor trailer around 9:30 a.m., officials said.
York had worked for MoDOT for over 25 years, according to coworkers.
A tractor trailer with Phoenix Truck Line logos left skid marks across multiple lanes of the I-70 and came to rest near the exit for Highway 71. Police shut down eastbound I-70 and eastbound I-670 to investigate the accident.
According to MoDOT, the workers were maintaining lights along the highway and had set out cones and flashing warning lights. York was wearing an orange safety vest.
Accident investigators are working with MoDOT officials to determine the cause of the crash. Initial witness reports say the worker was crossing the highway when he was hit, but no official word has been released.
If it turns out that the truck driver was negligent in operating his vehicle, the family of the worker can sue for damages under personal injury law. More details about the incident will need to be examined by a personal injury attorney along with reports from the accident investigators. Family members of workers killed or injured by roadside accidents need to seek legal consultation as soon as possible in order to ensure that vital evidence is not lost or discarded.
If you or a loved one has been involved in such an incident, contact The Bradley Law Firm for a free consultation today.
