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Denham Springs - DOTD Worker Hanging in Air After Big Rig Slams Into Bucket
Posted on 6/26/25 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 6/26/25 at 4:58 pm
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DENHAM SPRINGS — A Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) employee is recovering after an 18-wheeler crashed into the elevated bucket he was working in while repairing an overhead traffic light, nearly throwing him from the platform.
https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/miracle-in-midair-dotd-worker-left-dangling-after-big-rig-slams-into-utility-truck-bucket/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLKoTNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhXSEN7m2Zh1RrdBg1WhrCWYYWUlLXyk5LUCFTTJW0blDK_dhFmUbTxgvsnv_aem_QOqnhBm18Fb4RoOKe7f8aA
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The incident happened just after 1 p.m. on June 25 in Denham Springs. A big rig coming off I-12 westbound was making a left turn onto Range Avenue when it slammed into the bucket lift holding the DOTD worker. The impact shattered the bucket, sending debris flying and leaving the employee dangling from the remains of the platform. Fortunately, he was secured with a safety harness, which likely saved his life.
Video circulating on social media shows the DOTD employee directing traffic from the raised bucket. Just seconds before the collision, he moves toward the far edge of the platform, appearing to brace for impact.
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Posted on 6/26/25 at 5:00 pm to Shexter
It’s the DOTD’s workers faults. They shoulda closed that lane and not had both turn lanes open.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 5:01 pm to Shexter
His pants, however, were deemed a total loss.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 5:02 pm to rowbear1922
That dude probably dialed Gordon while he was hanging there
Posted on 6/26/25 at 5:15 pm to Shexter
Amateur hour...wow...
Posted on 6/26/25 at 5:23 pm to Shexter
"I can't return to work after that! I now have a panic attack every time I see an 18-wheeler!"
Write the check!
Write the check!
Posted on 6/26/25 at 5:26 pm to Shexter
How the frick did they not have that lane closed?
Posted on 6/26/25 at 5:30 pm to Shexter
we know
Posted on 6/26/25 at 5:31 pm to SOLA
Posted on 6/26/25 at 5:31 pm to SOLA
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How the frick did they not have that lane closed?
Chick-fil-A and Bass Pro paid them extra to not back up traffic to Missouri.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 6:22 pm to SOLA
He should sue whoever didn’t close that lane, although we know they will go after the trucking company with the big insurance policy.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 6:40 pm to Shexter
Anyone else notice the 3 other utility workers that get out their trucks after the collision?
Posted on 6/26/25 at 7:03 pm to rowbear1922
You would think they could lower the bucket quicker than that.
Posted on 6/27/25 at 8:48 am to 777Tiger
quote:
we know
The other thread is the Germans one. This one was started 3 hours earlier.
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