A road worker was recently killed in an accident shortly after finishing a road construction project.  The worker had just laid the new road and was putting the finishing touches on the project when the accident took place.

According to reports,  the worker was killed after another worker was operating a large truck.  The large truck backed up too fast and struck the worker.  The driver did not notice that he had struck the worker until it was too late.  Co-workers rushed to the man's aid,  but unfortunately he was already killed from the accident. 

The accident is currently under investigation.   It is not known if the worker fell shortly before being struck or if he did not see the truck. 

 If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.