Vehicle Hits Kane Co. DOT Dump Truck

ALGOQNUIN, IL — Two Kane County Division of Transportation workers were not injured when a vehicle hit their dump truck along Randall Road in Algonquin Monday morning.

The incident happened on Randall Road just south of Huntley Road at about 10 a.m. when a vehicle heading north on Randall hit the workers' dump truck, according to a news release from the Kane County DOT. The truck had an attached truck mounted attenuator, which is a "crash cushion" mounted to the back of the truck, officials said.

"This cushion is specially engineered to absorb impact when hit, which protects the crew working in front of the truck and reduces the force applied to the driver of the impact vehicle," according to a news release from Kane County DOT.

No one was injured in the incident, and all vehicles were able to drive away from the scene, according to the news release.

"A TMA truck can be the difference between life and death serving as a protective barrier
between the traveling public and crews working on the highway," according to a news release from Kane County DOT. "With motorists generally becoming more distracted while driving, highway construction zones have become increasingly dangerous for the men and women who work in them."

Kane County DOT officials are reminding all drivers to be aware of road workers this construction season, and to stay alert to temporary lane closures.

"It’s important for the motoring public to be aware of all work zones. Protecting our employees and working safely is our number one priority," said Mike Way, road maintenance supervisor and safety coordinator for Kane County DOT. "We all want to go home at the end of the day.”