Cochise County, AZ | May 20, 2025 – An ADOT contractor was seriously injured Monday morning after being struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 10 near Bowie in southern Arizona, according to state officials.
Incident Details: The Arizona Department of Transportation reported that the crash occurred while a contractor was conducting routine work along the westbound lanes of I-10 near milepost 366. A semi-truck veered into the work zone and struck the worker. The injured contractor was airlifted to a Tucson hospital with serious injuries.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Arizona DPS is leading the investigation. No details have been released yet regarding citations or charges, but the agency is expected to evaluate whether the truck driver was impaired, distracted, or speeding at the time of the incident. The crash highlights the ongoing safety risks road workers face and the need for driver awareness in construction zones.