Emergency crews were dispatched Thursday morning to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash at Highway 650 and South Plum Street. Radio traffic indicated the crash involved a flagger in a construction area.
The male pedestrian was awake, conscious and breathing while sitting up and complaining of back pain. Lower Valley fire and EMS units responded with lights and sirens.
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Details are based on live scanner traffic and may change as official information is released.
The Fruita Police Department urges drivers to eliminate distractions, slow down, and stay alert—especially near construction zones and emergency scenes. They emphasize that giving roadway workers proper space and exercising a few extra seconds of patience can prevent avoidable tragedies.
Photo by Fruita Police Department