Exercising Caution in a Construction Zone

I recently came across a tragic story of what can happen when motorists do not exercise caution while driving in a construction zone. A man was severely injured and his father killed when their SUV was crushed between two semi-trucks. Evidently, the first semi-truck came to a stop for a flagman along Highway 11. The SUV was slowing or actually came to a stop behind the first semi-truck, when a second semi-truck struck it from behind, forcing it under the first truck. The crash remains under investigation.

It is said that in Wisconsin, we have two seasons: winter and construction season. As with winter, Wisconsin drivers cannot avoid the construction season. Not only are traffic fines greatly increased for construction zone violations, but unless drivers slow down, follow posted speed limits and drive with utmost caution, the good men and women working hard to maintain our roads and other drivers, such as the individuals in the SUV, are put at serious risk of harm. Remember that while driving through a construction zone, slow down, keep a vigilant lookout and allow for more space between your vehicle and the car in front of you.