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Buckle up, phone down: SDDOT promotes safety in work zones

South Dakota DOT / Highway Patrol
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South Dakota DOT / Highway Patrol

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

According to the South Dakota Department of Transportation, nearly 400 car accidents happened in work zones on South Dakota roadways in 2023.

For National Work Zone Awareness Week, we learn more about these accidents and their causes with Rapid City area engineer Mike Carlson.

He discusses the dangers of distracted driving and how these collisions can have catastrophic impacts.

Learn more about National Work Zone Awareness Week.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.