Two Michigan construction workers fatally struck in Lansing area
Two Michigan Department of Transportation construction workers have died after a driver lost control and hit them in the Lansing area on Tuesday.
According to the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, the incident happened on northbound US-127 near W. Holt Road. The sheriff's office says the two people killed were identified as a 49-year-old man and a 51-year-old man, both from Mason.
The 24-year-old driver from Dewitt, Michigan, was taken to a hospital and was listed in critical condition, the sheriff's office says.
It is unclear what caused the driver to lose control of the car; however, investigators believe speed may be a factor.
An investigation is ongoing.
"Yesterday's work zone crash resulting in the deaths of two of my fellow MDOT employees is a solemn reminder of how short and precious life is," said MDOT Director Bradley Wieferich. " The public and private sector employees building and maintaining roads across the state deserve our gratitude and attention as part of the awesome responsibility that comes with driving."
Anyone with additional information is asked to call Deputy Martin at 517-676-8444 ext. 1957.