ALDOT worker struck by tractor trailer while performing roadwork
An ALDOT employee was operating a tractor mower along State Road 69 north of Greensboro on June 3, 2026, when the mower was struck by a tractor-trailer.
Ethan Parker 
An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) employee is recovering after being struck while performing routine roadwork in Hale County this Wednesday.
Incident Details
The worker was operating a tractor mower along State Road 69, north of Greensboro, when the equipment was hit by a tractor-trailer. The employee was transported to a hospital for treatment and is currently expected to recover.
Work Zone Safety Concerns
This incident follows a tragic loss just six days prior, when longtime ALDOT crew leader Amad Jackson was fatally struck by a vehicle in an active work zone in Bullock County.
Reflecting on the risks faced by maintenance crews, Wallace McAdory III, ALDOT West Central Region Engineer, noted the daily dangers employees encounter while working in close proximity to active traffic. We are thankful for our employee's expected recovery, and we continue to urge all motorists to practice extreme caution when navigating through work zones.
Safety Reminder for Motorists
205focus.com reminds all drivers to stay alert when traveling near roadwork activities. Motorists are legally and safety-bound to slow down and move over whenever approaching highway crews and heavy equipment.
