US Edition
18-Wheeler Hits Louisiana State Employee Working in Utility Bucket Truck
- On Wednesday, an 18-wheeler in Denham Springs, Louisiana, struck the bucket of a utility worker repairing a traffic signal, causing the bucket to collapse and the worker to dangle mid-air.
- The crash occurred as the truck made a wide turn near Range Avenue at I-12, hitting the elevated bucket, an event captured on dashcam footage that quickly went viral online.
- Despite the harrowing moment, the electrical worker suffered only minor injuries, was safely attached to a harness, and was not taken to the hospital, as confirmed by Denham Springs Police.
- Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, along with Denham Springs Police, launched an investigation to determine if charges would be filed, emphasizing safety as their top priority.
- This incident highlights ongoing safety risks for utility workers on busy roads and may prompt increased scrutiny of large vehicle maneuvers near work zones to prevent future accidents.
60 Articles
60 Articles
JUST ONE STATION: NH man briefly trapped after 18-wheeler forces car off road, police searching for driver - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Providing us a look at the damage left behind, Danny Cruz recounted the terrifying moments on 495 in Lowell when he says, without warning, he was hit from behind by a tractor-trailer truck that sent his car spinning out of control before barreling off the highway and wedged into the woods. “Right now, I’m not understanding that I could’ve potentially died,” Cruz said. Cruz says the car was wedged into the woods so deep, at first, no one could fi…
Semi-truck hits worker in overhead basket * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
(Image by Renee Gaudet from Pixabay) Fox News has posted a video of a semi-truck rounding a corner and whacking a man working on a stoplight. WATCH: Harrowing footage shows an electrical worker dangling above an intersection in Louisiana after being struck by a semi-truck. The worker fortunately walked away without injury. pic.twitter.com/oV7DJoUYSk — Fox News (@FoxNews) June 27, 2025
'He's okay!' Wild video shows electrical worker dangling above intersection after clipped by 18-wheeler · American Wire News
An electrical worker is fortunate to see another day after his good decision to use a safety harness likely saved his life. Wild footage shows a man working in a bucket reportedly above an intersection outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The video takes a dramatic turn when a semi-truck clips the bucket, upturning it along with the electrical worker, who could be seen dangling above the busy street. From the looks of it, it was the safety harness an…
Dashcam video shows semi-truck hitting electrical worker in Louisiana
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA (WWAY/CNN) — Startling dashcam footage captured the moment a semi-truck slammed into an electrical worker who was servicing a traffic light near Baton Rouge. The worker was in the bucket of a lift truck when the crash happened. The video shows the semi driving straight into the extended lift, sending the bucket swinging violently and flipping the worker upside down. Denham Springs Police say the worker suffered only minor inju…
Wild video shows utility worker dangle over busy street after 18-wheeler smashes into him
A Louisiana utility worker was struck by an 18-wheeler and left dangling over the road as he was repairing a stoplight over a busy intersection while his coworker rushed to save him from a serious injury.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
