Davis Law Group, P.S.

Highway Flagger Killed on Hwy 101

On Monday, June 23, a woman acting as a flagger in a construction zone was killed on Highway 101 near Hood Canal.  The tragedy occurred when a dump truck backed up and struck the woman during a road paving project near Binnon, Washington.  The 49 year-old woman died at the scene.

There are questions that need to be answered.  For instance, most construction trucks are equipped with a noise alarm when the vehicle goes into reverse.  Was this dump truck equipped with such an alarm, and if so, was it working at the time of the incident?  Another question addresses the woman's conduct.  What was she doing and was she standing where she was supposed to be?

There may be issues of comparative fault or comparative negligence.  The woman's estate and surviving beneficiaries (as designated under the Washington Wrongful Death Statute) may have a claim for negligence against the dump truck driver and his employer.  The investigation should be carried out promptly and all witnesses should be interviewed.  Photographs of the accident scene should also be taken immediately to preserve what the location looked like when the death occurred.  I wish to extend my sincere condolences the woman's family.