FORT MYERS
The Florida Department of Transportation encourages drivers to be more aware while traveling after a contracted maintenance crew was hit while picking up litter on Saturday.
FDOT says the crew was picking up litter along I-75 south near mile marker 112, just north of the Immokalee Road exit, when they were hit by a motorist. The crew’s condition and how many people were hit were not released.
The Florida Department of Transportation is holding a press conference to emphasize the importance of safety after the crash. They say they will release more details about the maintenance crew’s condition. The press conference is set to begin at 1 p.m.
This comes as FDOT is working to fix the problem of increasing debris on the interstate between Naples and Tampa. FDOT says debris ranges from car parts, pallets, plastic bags, glass, metal, and bottles and cans. They say the increase is due to a high volume of unsecured loads.
You can watch the Florida Department of Transportation’s press conference in the player below or by clicking here.
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