Worker struck in Slinger construction zone; suffers minor injuries

Highway workers struck in construction zone

A Washington County Highway Department construction worker was working on Highway 60 in Slinger Friday morning, Nov. 17 when he was hit by a vehicle, police said.

SLINGER, Wis. - A Washington County Highway Department construction worker was working on Highway 60 in Slinger Friday morning, Nov. 17 when he was hit by a vehicle, police said.

The incident happened around 8:20 a.m. Friday.

Officials say the striking car was going normal speed for a construction area – but did not know the worker was going to step out.

Worker struck by vehicle in construction zone, Highway 60 in Slinger

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No arrests were made – and the worker was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.