Pearson Franklin, 20, and Andrew Whitcomb, 35, killed when struck by construction barrel while working on Great River Bridge in Burlington, Illinois
Modified Date:
Wed, 10/19/2022 - 5:05amAccident Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2022Two construction workers killed on Great River Bridge
WQAD reports that the workers, 20 year old Pearson Franklin of New London Iowa, and 35 year old Andrew Whitcomb of Gladstone Illinois, were walking behind their truck just after 8am when they were struck by a construction barrel launched by a car crashing into it.
2 Iowa construction workers from struck & killed by a distracted driver in Illinois
Johnson was cited for Scott’s Law – improper passing of a stationary emergency vehicle, improper use of an electronic communication device and failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Construction/Work ZonePeople Involved:
Pearson Franklin
Andrew Whitcomb
Emily Johnson
Roadway:
Great River BridgeCity:
Burlington, ILCounty:
Kane County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL