Crime & Safety
Hit Construction Worker Dies, Driver Charges Pending: Police
The construction worker who was hit by a car and seriously injured on Friday while working on I-85 N, died on Saturday.
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — The construction worker who was hit by a car and seriously injured Friday, died on Saturday. The police says charges are pending against the driver who struck him while he was working on I-85 N near the I-985 N split, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
The construction worker, now identified as Lamar Ragland, 42, was wearing a reflective jacket and helmet as he removed barrels from the end of the closure, preparing it to be reopened. He was originally transported to a local hospital but died from his injuries.
The driver, Peter Rozboril, entered the lane closure with the intent to exit onto I-985 N and struck the worker. He was driving a maroon Toyota Corolla on I-85 N. The driver remained at the scene and spoke with investigators.
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Charges against Rozboril will be forthcoming, according to police. These charges will mostly likely include homicide by vehicle and traffic charges.
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