Statement from Commissioner Gerald Nicely on the Death of a Highway Worker in Jackson/Putnam County

“I speak for everyone here at the Tennessee Department of Transportation when I say our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of Susan McKee who passed away earlier today after being struck by a vehicle while flagging traffic in a highway work zone. 

Highway construction workers, and in particular the women and men who work as flaggers in our construction and maintenance zones, put their lives at risk every day to build and maintain our transportation system.  Unfortunately, incidents like this are all too common. The death of Ms. McKee should serve as a reminder to all motorists of the importance of using the utmost caution when traveling through all highway work zones.”

 

Susan McKee, an employee of Highways, Inc., died today after being struck by a vehicle as she flagged traffic along State Route 56 near the Putnam and Jackson County line.  The incident occurred just after 11:00 a.m. today. Susan McKee was 41 years old and leaves behind three children.

 

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