June 27, 2010 - Henderson, KY - Two highway workers were injured after being hit by a commercial truck on the Audubon Parkway on June 10. A spokesman for the Kentucky Highway Department said both contract workers were struck by the vehicle and taken to a Methodist hospital for treatment.
According to reports in the CourierPress, the truck accident occurred near the Zion exit on the Audubon Parkway around 2:30 p.m. when the driver of a commercial truck, Joseph Hamilton, 47, fell asleep at the wheel, left the road and struck a parked truck occupied by Jessie Dean, 25, and Roger Long, 55.
Hamilton has been cited for reckless driving as well as driving a commercial vehicle while ill or fatigued. Hamilton admitted to authorities that he fell asleep while driving the truck. There has been no update on the condition of the injured construction workers.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Kentucky truck accident, it's important for you to understand your legal rights and options. Contact a Louisville truck accident attorney at Gray and White Law to discuss your truck accident case - 1-800-643-8767.
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