Now that we are fully ensconced in the summer season and getting ready to hit the highways on vacations there is a particular subject that needs to be addressed - work zones.
Summer and roadwork go hand-in-hand. If the reader scours the news he or she will find a sad litany of accidents that have been caused in work zones that have resulted in injury and death.
Often it is simply because the driver is not fully engaged in the act of driving or not paying full attention. After reading the following tragic example of work zone accidents - hopefully drivers will redouble their efforts to remain vigilant and safe when driving.
Last summer a crew was repairing a stretch of highway around Houston. Traffic had slowed to a halt and was backed up a half mile or so in a single lane. Even though signs had been posted for several miles before the actual area under construction the driver of an eighteen wheeler was not paying full attention.
When the truck driver realized the traffic was stopped he slammed on his brakes - but was too late to prevent an accident. He plowed into the car in front of him killing both passengers immediately. The impact pushed the car into the one in front of it and the driver of that car was gravely injured.
Remember, highway construction goes on year round in Texas. Stay alert to signs of construction when driving and follow the posted rules.
