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A New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) worker sustained critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle on State Route 7 in Pittstown on Thursday (May 29). The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. near the intersection of Campbell Lane. The worker, identified as a male highway maintenance employee, was airlifted to Albany Medical Center for treatment. The extent of his injuries is currently unknown.
According to State Police, the driver of the westbound vehicle remained at the scene, and authorities are continuing their investigation. As a result of the accident, State Route 7 was closed to all traffic between Reservoir Lake Road and Parker School Road. It was also closed to commercial vehicles between Route 278 in Brunswick and State Route 22 in Hoosick. These closures were expected to last until approximately 7 p.m. on the same day.
The New York State DOT expressed their concern, stating, "This incident truly hits home and impacts our entire NYSDOT family, and we are all praying for his recovery," as reported by Spectrum News. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident is ongoing.
