David Wolf, 47, killed and Wilbert King, 46, injured when struck by vehicle while working on road crew on Van Born Road in Taylor, Michigan

Modified Date: 
Mon, 04/23/2018 - 6:55am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, March 23, 2017

Truck strikes 2 in pothole-patching crew, killing 1

 A truck has struck two members of a pothole patching crew in Wayne County, killing one of them and leaving the other with serious injuries.

Wayne County Employee Charged With Reckless Driving In Work Zone Fatal Crash

On Wednesday, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced that the 47-year old Wayne County employee who was driving the truck has been charged with reckless driving causing death, reckless driving causing serious impairment, work zone death and work zone injury.

Horrific road-worker death highlights need for safety precautions, penalties

The ensuing investigation, fines and punishment stemming from Wolf's tragic death shine a light on the workplace safety record of Michigan and its employers.

People Involved: 
David Wolf
Wilbert King
Roadway: 
Van Born Road
City: 
Taylor, MI

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