Utility worker struck by vehicle in Town of Salem Tuesday

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a utility worker was struck by a vehicle in the Town of Salem on Tuesday afternoon, February 11th.

Officials say the utility worker was flagging traffic when he was struck by the vehicle.

The preliminary investigation says the driver of the vehicle that struck the utility worker did not see the signs that were posted or the utility worker who was flagging traffic at the time he was struck.

There is no indication of driver impairment at this time.

The utility worker sustained leg and head injuries.  Salem Rescue transported him to the Kenosha County Center helipad, where the utility worker was then taken by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital for serious injuries.

The investigation into this incident continues.