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This photo is a stark reminder about the dangers roadside workers face on a daily basis

Posted at 2:43 PM, Aug 07, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-07 14:43:46-04

A photo released by the Ohio Department of Transportation is another stark reminder about the dangers roadside workers face on a daily basis.

The Central Ohio branch of ODOT shared some tough news early Tuesday morning. Crews were picking up what was left of a work zone on I-71 northbound between Rt. 665 and Rt. 62 when they were struck by a semi.

Two ODOT workers were rushed to area hospitals where they reported to have non-life threatening injuries.

Last week, our overnight photographer caught dozens of motorists refusing to move over for emergency vehicle at the scene of a crash.

In 2009, the "Move Over" law was put in place to protect first responders and roadside workers. The law requires all drivers to move over one lane when approaching any vehicle with flashing lights, if moving over isn't possible, drivers are supposed to slow down. 

In the past five years, cruisers, alone, were involved in 58 crashes relating to the "Move Over" law, News 5 previously reported.