Overview

• The June 25 collision in Denham Springs occurred when an 18-wheeler making a left turn struck the elevated bucket of a DOTD crew repairing a traffic light, flipping the worker upside down.
• Dashcam footage of the impact circulated widely on social media, drawing immediate attention to the risks faced by maintenance crews in active traffic.
• Denham Springs police and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development have opened a joint inquiry to determine if any safety or regulatory protocols were violated.
• Authorities confirmed the worker suffered only minor injuries and did not require hospitalization, highlighting the effectiveness of the mandated safety harness.
• The crash has renewed calls for clearer signage, lane closures and driver vigilance around roadside utility operations statewide.