Two work zone crashes in eight days have Minnesota on alert
Two crashes this month involving highway work zones in Minnesota highlight the need for motorists to pay attention and follow directions.
On Aug. 4, a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) road painting crew was working on I-90 west of Highway 63 when a westbound car struck the second support vehicle serving as a protection barrier on the highway behind the westbound painting crew. Minor injuries were reported.