Reports of a serious wreck and stopped traffic at Highway 71 and 515 began circulating at 1:30 PM on Feb 4, 2025.

Witnesses said a car crashed into one of the machines in a construction zone. The vehicle reportedly had two individuals in it. The driver fled the scene on foot.

At least one employee on the crew was critically injured and required helicopter transport to the hospital.

The Highway was reopened following the completion of the medical transport.

RRPJ will provide updates as further information is available about the vehicle driver or the condition of the injured individual.