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CDC Investigation: Two Massachusetts Tow Truck Drivers Killed When Struck in Highway Breakdown Lane

A CDC fatality investigation documented the deaths of two tow truck drivers who were struck and killed while working in a highway breakdown lane in Massachusetts, according to the CDC FACE program. The investigation identified contributing factors including inadequate traffic control and driver distraction.

Operator takeaway

A CDC investigation documenting the contributing factors in a double-fatality on a highway shoulder — this is the kind of evidence-based report that should inform your written safety program.

CDC FACE Program · Published 2021-01-01 · Read original source →
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