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Driver strikes flagger after entering construction zone, police say
Original: Driver enters construction zone, strikes flagger, VSP reports
Virginia State Police report that a driver entered a construction zone and struck a flagger working there. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by road workers, who depend on drivers slowing down and following posted restrictions in active work zones. Authorities have not detailed the flagger's condition or whether charges will be filed.
Why now: Work zone strikes injuring road workers draw public attention to driver safety and construction zone enforcement.
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