Construction worker Berdan C. Lindberg, 25, injured after being struck by allegedly drunk driver on Highway 502 near Battle Ground, WA

25-year-old Berdan C. Lindberg was working in a construction zone along Highway 502 when a pickup truck driver who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, identified as Kenneth F. Myers, 70, ran over a traffic cone that was blocking off the worker's area and struck him. After being brought to the hospital, Linberg was listed in satisfactory condition.

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It is a sad fact that many injury and fatal accidents are caused by drunk or drugged drivers. Despite all prevention efforts, people still take the risk and drive after drinking, causing a large number of accidents and deaths on American roads. All victims of a drunk driving collision, or the loved ones of someone killed by a drunk driver, need reliable information on what to do immediately to ensure that the at-fault driver is held accountable. Learn more here about Vancouver drunk driving accidents and claims.