A Delaware Department of Transportation worker suffered injuries Monday afternoon when a vehicle veered off Route 1 and collided with his grass-cutting equipment near Duck Creek in Smyrna.
The incident occurred on April 26 as the DelDOT employee was performing routine grass maintenance along the highway. According to officials, a vehicle traveling south departed the roadway and crashed into the state tractor.
The collision resulted in significant damage to both the maintenance equipment and the striking vehicle. Fortunately, the DelDOT worker avoided life-threatening injuries despite the severity of the crash.
Delaware State Police responded to the scene and issued a citation to the motorist involved in the collision. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for highway maintenance crews working along busy roadways.
