Move over, slow down: Dangerous driver habits putting roadside crews at risk

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Move over, slow down: Dangerous driver habits putting roadside crews at risk
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According to AAA TX, an average of 24 emergency responders, including tow operators, are struck and killed by vehicles while helping other drivers on the side of the road. More from KPRC2Anavid: traffic wdh htx kprc2 houtraffic

According to AAA Texas, an average of 24 emergency responders, including tow operators, are struck and killed by vehicles while helping other drivers on the side of the road. This means someone in this line of work is either injured or killed every other week nationwide.and says, “there’s nothing you can do, just hope that the people you are helping are ok.”

Harris County Sheriff Deputy Lt. Cedrick Collier said, “I’m appreciative of my guys and women that are doing this job because they’re putting their lives in harms way... our goal is not to get hit, our goal is to provide assistance on the side of the road but sometimes we get struck.” And, among those who are aware of their state’s Move Over or Slow Down law, about 15% report not understanding the potential consequences for violating the law.

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