Construction Accidents: A Speeding Car in Construction Zone Causes Serious Injuries

A tragic and preventable accident occurred in a construction zone and resulted in two people being rushed to a local hospital in Harlingen, Texas. The incident occurred in between Harlingen and La Feria and according to police troopers the motorcyclist involved in the accident was speeding. The cyclist did not realize that he was approaching a construction zone. When he recognized that the traffic was slowing down in front of him, it was too late to react. He hit the back of the car in front of him and was tossed from the motorcycle. The driver of the car and the motorcycle were taken to the hospital.

Two Hospitalized After Car Accident

Police troopers expressed concern that people continue to speed in construction zones despite officer’s persistent efforts. Trooper Jose Mendoza says, “We say it over and over, try to have our presence out here, hoping people will slow down to save lives.”