A June 25 collision on I-470 in Lee’s Summit, Mo., underscores the value of truck mount attenuators during roadwork involving either government fleets or contracted construction/engineering fleets.
Mo. Crash Highlights Value of Truck Mount Attenuator
A semi-truck smashed into the back of a Missouri Department of Transportation vehicle on June 25, injuring both drivers. But because the MoDOT dump truck was equipped with a truck mount attenuator, their injuries weren't as serious as they would have been otherwise. Here's a Fox 4 News report on the crash and the safety feature that might have saved lives.