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Sandy Springs, GA (May 22, 2026) – A road construction worker was killed in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 21, after being struck by a vehicle on southbound Georgia Hwy 400 near Abernathy Rd at the entrance to Exit 4. The crash was reported at approximately 1:13 a.m.
The worker’s body was found in the middle of the roadway, with several work trucks blocking the area at the time. In addition, a gray Toyota Tacoma was found against the right wall of the highway, approximately 250 yards south of where the worker was discovered. The truck had significant damage.
The driver was arrested and now faces charges including speeding, homicide by vehicle, and a Move Over Law violation. Neither the worker nor the driver had been publicly identified as of this report. The case will be under active review as investigators piece together the full sequence of events leading up to the accident.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the construction worker who lost their life on the job that morning.
What Is Georgia’s Move Over Law and Who Does It Protect?
Georgia’s Move Over Law requires drivers to move over one lane or slow down significantly when passing stopped emergency vehicles, utility vehicles, and road construction crews on the side of a highway. The law was designed to protect workers and first responders who are especially exposed while working near live traffic.
Construction zones on high-speed roads like multi-lane state highways are among the most dangerous workplaces in the country, particularly during overnight hours when visibility is reduced, and driver alertness tends to be lower. Violating the Move Over Law in Georgia is a criminal offense when it results in injury or death, and charges can include vehicular homicide. Workers in active highway construction zones rely entirely on drivers slowing down and changing lanes to stay safe.
