Flagger killed by dump truck

Police investigating
July 10, 2023

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 served as the editorial lead of Construction Equipment from 2001 through 2025. 

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