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Construction worker killed when semitruck hits forklift in work zone, officials say
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The crash occurred on Interstate 41, and the preliminary investigation indicates a southbound truck hit a forklift within the construction zone. The forklift operator, a 26-year-old, suffered fatal injuries.
A construction worker died after being struck by a semitruck in a work zone. The crash occurred on Interstate 41, and the preliminary investigation indicates a southbound truck hit a forklift within the construction zone. The forklift operator, a 26-year-old, suffered fatal injuries.
The driver of the semitruck, a 53-year-old, was not injured in the incident. The Wisconsin State Patrol has completed a post-crash inspection and is investigating the crash. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the identities of those involved and the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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