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The Drive
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Big Rig Clips Bucket Truck Leaving Worker Dangling For Dear Life
The latest car news, reviews, and features. A technician servicing a traffic light had a horrible day at work this week when a semi-truck thwacked the bucket they were suspended over an intersection in, leaving them dangling upside-down over the pavement. Somebody's dash cam captured the scene perfectly. The worker was lucky enough to escape without major physical harm, but I doubt they'll be excited to go back up in one of those buckets after this. The video clip is pretty dramatic. The incident occurred in Denham Springs, Louisiana, which is a little east of Baton Rouge. The clip has been uploaded to all kinds of YouTube channels and Facebook groups, apparently originally uploaded to Facebook by Bill Atkinson: Local ABC news channel WBRZ talked to the Denham Springs Police Department and reported that 'the worker suffered only minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital because they had a harness on.' I never thought about those guys having safety harnesses, but now that I'm seeing this clip, of course, it makes sense. The investigation, and whether or not any charges will be filed, are pending. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has to get involved because the traffic light in the video is operated by the state. Looks like the service crew was either from a local agency or a third party, though. The markings on the work trucks don't look like LaDOTD ones. 'I don't know how that truck could have made that turn without hitting one pole on one side without hitting the truck,' East Baton Rouge Parish Director of Transportation Fred Raiford told WBRZ . The outlet shared Raiford's comments on safety as well: 'Anytime people is working in the roadways, there's signage that's required or there's barricades saying this part of the lane will be closed.' Apparently, lane closures are not always required by policy for certain road work situations, though. As far as I can tell, the big rig driver and the road crew share the blame for this one. Anyone driving anything should be aware of the space their vehicle occupies, especially commercial drivers. The person running that big rig is responsible for the airspace that the top of the cab and trailer take up. That said, putting somebody in a bucket over an open lane of traffic seems nuts to me. Why the heck would you not put signs and cones out to keep vehicles from driving under the person working up in the harness? I'm guessing that's the question the Louisiana DOT will be pondering when they investigate the incident. At least the person up there had their harness on. Be careful out there, sometimes there can be things to crash into where you don't expect them! Got a tip? Drop us a line at tips@
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Video captures 18-wheeler hitting electrical worker in Louisiana
STORY: :: Eyewitness video captures the moment an 18-wheeler hits an electrical worker in Louisiana :: Bill Atkinson :: June 25, 2025 :: Denham Springs, Louisiana :: Although left dangling upside down, the worked escaped without injury The impact left the worker dangling upside down, attached to a safety harness. But he reportedly escaped without injury, according to local media reports. Local media reported that the crash was still under investigation. Reuters was able to verify the location by the buildings, road layout, business signs and trees which matched file and satellite imagery. Reuters was also able to verify the date by the timestamp on the dashcam.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Horror moment worker is smashed into by huge 18-wheeler leaving him dangling from basket upside down above busy road
THIS is the horror moment an 18-wheeler smashes into a utility worker mid-air — sending him flying upside down and dangling above a busy Louisiana road. Shocking dashcam footage captures the worker, strapped into a bucket lift, get violently hit while fixing a traffic light in Denham Springs. 4 4 The massive truck makes a wide turn and slams into the elevated basket from below — flipping the man over in a terrifying split second as vehicles drive past below him. The terrifying clip, first shared by Louisiana First News, was captured on Wednesday near Range Avenue at I-12. It quickly went viral, sparking a heated blame game across social media. 'He nearly fell out of the bucket but thank God for that safety harness,' one viewer wrote. Another clip posted on Facebook shows the huge rig grazing the underside of the lift as it attempts to maneuver the tight turn. The worker could be seen visibly jolted by the impact and left dangling by his gear over the road. 'I don't know how that truck could have made that turn without hitting one pole on one side without hitting the truck,' East Baton Rouge Parish Director of Transportation Fred Raiford told WBRZ-TV. Surprisingly, Denham Springs Police confirmed the man suffered only minor injuries and was not taken to hospital. 'That is a mandate we have — when you're in that bucket truck you'll have that harness on,' Raiford added. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has now launched an investigation into the incident, alongside Denham Springs Police, to determine if any charges will be filed. Terrifying moment students scream 'we're going to die' as bus crashed into river Online, furious users argued over who should be held responsible — the truck driver or the work crew. 'Well somebody just lost their trucking license,' one user fumed. 'Take the next four to six weeks off and hire a great lawyer to sue the trucking company. Set for life,' another said. 'No way? they didn't even try to avoid the worker! I hope the man is okay,' one shocked viewer commented. Others hit back, blaming the utility company for failing to properly secure the site. 'Not the truck driver's fault. They should have closed the lane. I sense big trouble from OSHA and DOT coming their way...' one person wrote. 'That's on the utility company. Lane should've been blocked, spotter wasn't watching incoming traffic,' said another. 'Not the driver's fault… The work crew had no lane restrictions in place and the basket was obviously below 13' 9' height,' added a third. As the investigation continues, officials say safety precautions like lane closures, cones, and signage are sometimes required — but not always — depending on the work zone setup. 'Safety is always the number one priority for us,' Raiford emphasized. No one else was injured in the crash. 4
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Parkway girls' hoops confident heading into quarterfinals against Denham Springs
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Parkway girls' basketball is feeling confident as they prepare to take on Denham Springs in the LHSAA Girls' Basketball Quarterfinals this Thursday night. The two teams are no strangers to each other. They met in the state championship game last year where Parkway defeated Denham Springs 57-29 to secure the Lady Panthers second consecutive state title. Local teams in LHSAA Girls' Basketball quarterfinals 'They're very disciplined,' explained senior Savannah Wilson. 'They play defense really well. They're a tough team, but I feel like we're confident we can beat them.' Earlier in this year's regular season, the Yellowjackets took on Parkway again where the Lady Panthers dominated over Denham Springs winning 50-18. The Parkway girls' basketball has been dominant over the past few years and the program has consistently produced strong talent like star LSU guard Mikaylah Williams and Tennesse Tech guard Chloe Larry. Dakota Howard fueling Parkway girls' basketball; named Player of the Week This year it's been up to Wilson and fellow senior Dakota Howard to lead the Lady Panthers to success. 'What has made us successful is sticking together,' added Wilson. 'We do not let any adversity come and split us apart. We always work together, and we never break apart.' Parkway and Denham Springs will go head-to-head in the quarterfinals this Thursday at 6 p.m. The winner will advance to the semifinals and make the trip down to Hammond for the state tournament. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
