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    Flagger killed by dump truck

    July 10, 2023
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    A dump truck backed over a flagger in Indiana, killing the 52-year-old woman, according to news reports citing preliminary investigation by the Posey County (Indiana) Sheriff’s Office.

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    According to reports, Sherry Gentry died on the scene. The truck was driven by Jerry Williamson, 54.

    The two were working on a road-milling project when the incident happened.

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    Rod Sutton

    Sutton has served as the editorial lead of Construction Equipment magazine and ConstructionEquipment.com since 2001. 

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