Road Work Ahead

A county work crew stopped on a rural road to fill a pothole. Another driver approaches but does not perceive the hazard until it is too late to stop. One county worker is struck and dies at scene.

Range: 654 feet (crest of hill)

Range: 200 feet (perception of hazard)

Range: 36 feet (reaction to hazard)

The story might have been much different if traffic control signage had been used. This moving flagger station is one option prescribed by Oregon's temporary traffic control handbook.

Range: 654 feet (crest of hill)

Range: 200 feet

Range: 36 feet