Twin Cities, Minnesota, September 27, 2025
News Summary
In two separate incidents on highways in the Twin Cities area, two construction workers were killed within 48 hours. The accidents highlight the dangers faced by workers in construction zones. Both incidents involved workers being struck by vehicles while on foot in designated work areas, prompting renewed calls for improved safety measures and stricter regulations to protect those in high-risk environments.
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Two construction workers were killed in separate accidents on highways in the Twin Cities area within a span of 48 hours. These tragic incidents underline the dangers faced by construction workers in active work zones.
Latest Incident Details
The most recent fatal accident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on Thursday on eastbound Highway 610 near the interchange with Interstate 94 in Maple Grove, Minnesota. A 25-year-old contract worker named Adam Frederick Smith from Seymour, Wisconsin, was on foot in a closed construction zone when he was struck by a reversing dump truck.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene but declared Adam Smith dead at the scene. The dump truck was operated by Dianand Sukhram, a 57-year-old driver from Port Charlotte, Florida, who reportedly emerged uninjured from the incident. Notably, Sukhram has a history of driving violations, including inspection decal violations and driving without proof of insurance.
The construction work at the site was carried out by New Look Contracting, based in Rogers, Minnesota. Following the accident, the eastbound lanes of Highway 610 between I-94 and Maple Grove Parkway were closed until around 6 p.m. that evening.
Earlier Incident
Just a day earlier, another construction worker, Pierre Raymon Mack, 29, from St. Paul, was also killed in a construction zone on southbound Interstate 35W near Highway 13. Mack was struck by a truck with a boom attachment while on foot, within a designated construction area that was closed off to moving traffic.
The driver involved in this accident, Kerry Don Ingram, 50, from North Branch, Minnesota, also sustained no injuries. In a related incident immediately following Mack’s accident, another truck driver clipped a stopped Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) truck, resulting in a citation for hit-and-run and other violations.
Context of Construction Zone Safety
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has reported a disheartening record regarding worker safety in highway construction zones. Since 1960, there have been 36 MnDOT workers and 16 contractors who have lost their lives while engaged in work on Minnesota highways. These statistics raise significant concerns about safety protocols and awareness in construction zones across the state.
The recent tragedies highlight the importance of enforcing stringent safety measures to protect workers engaged in highway construction. As workers continue to face the hazards associated with high-traffic environments, calls for heightened precautions and accountability in the industry have intensified.
Call for Awareness
Following the fatal accidents, there is a renewed emphasis on the need for more comprehensive safety training, greater awareness among drivers in construction areas, and stricter regulations for construction site operations. Authorities and community leaders are urged to prioritize safety to prevent further tragedies on the road.
FAQ Section
What happened in the recent construction worker fatalities in Twin Cities?
Two construction workers were killed in separate incidents on highways in Twin Cities within 48 hours; Adam Frederick Smith on Highway 610 and Pierre Raymon Mack on Interstate 35W.
What led to Adam Frederick Smith’s death?
Adam Smith was struck by a reversing dump truck while working in a closed construction zone on Highway 610.
Who was responsible for the accident involving Pierre Raymon Mack?
Pierre Mack was hit by a truck with a boom attachment while on foot in a closed construction area. The driver, Kerry Don Ingram, was not injured.
What are the historical safety statistics for construction workers in Minnesota?
Since 1960, there have been 36 MnDOT workers and 16 contractors who have died while working on Minnesota highways.
What measures are being considered for improving construction site safety?
There are calls for stricter regulations, increased safety training, and heightened awareness among drivers in construction zones.
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Additional Resources
- KSTP: Contractor Killed by Dump Truck
- Wikipedia: Construction Zone
- Star Tribune: Second Construction Worker Killed
- Google Search: Construction Worker Safety Statistics Minnesota
- CBS News: Maple Grove Construction Zone Crash
- Google Scholar: Construction Zone Safety
- Fox 9: Crash Causing Backups on Highway 610
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Construction
- Willmar Radio: Two Men Killed in Construction Zone
- Google News: Construction Accidents Minnesota
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