MoDOT worker struck, killed by pick up truck while on the job near Kansas City
A worker for the Missouri Department of Transportation was killed Monday after being struck by a vehicle in the area of Highway 273 and Tracy Drive.
The MoDOT supervisor was identified as 61-year-old Lloyd Crawford. He was out putting up a sign about water over the roadway when around 9 a.m. he was struck by a pickup truck driving along the highway.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Bill Lowe said the truck driver stayed near the accident and officials are still talking to him as part of the investigation.
Crawford’s family has been notified of the accident.
In a news release MoDOT said Crawford worked for the department for 18 years. He started as a seasonal maintenance worker in December 2003 and was promoted to maintenance supervisor in 2019.
“Our sympathy and prayers go out to Lloyd’s family,” said MoDOT Kansas City District Engineer Chris Redline in a statement. “Lloyd was a friend to many and will be missed by us all. He was a valuable employee and had a long history with MoDOT. Our hearts are heavy.”
In the release MoDOT also reminded drivers to be attentive and slow down around work zones— which they said could look different.
“Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing,” the statement read. “They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.”
The Kansas City district of MoDOT issued a safety reminder on Twitter on Monday as inclement weather continued across the metro.
“Safety Reminder: It’s raining in parts of the #KC area, please turn on your wipers AND headlights. Seen and be seen. Be safe,” MoDOT tweeted.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson also shared this message on Twitter and expressed his condolences to Crawford’s loved ones.
“Missouri lost a dedicated team member today,” Parson wrote. “Lloyd Crawford was a longtime @MoDOT_KC worker. @FirstLadyTeresa and I send our thoughts and heartfelt prayers to Lloyd’s family and friends.”
This story was originally published June 28, 2021 at 2:44 PM.