Rippon Family Advocates for Stricter Laws to Protect Road Workers
Family of fallen flagger hopes laws will change to protect road workers
The Register~Herald | Monday, March 10, 2025
Kathy Ruth, a flagger, tragically lost her life while directing traffic in a work zone near Rippon on April 4, 2024. Following the accident, the driver responsible faced minimal charges, resulting in a conviction for failure to obey traffic signals and a mere $100 fine. Chrissy Hall, Ruth's daughter, expressed concerns about the leniency of the charges, citing a previous case loss as a factor influencing the court's decision. This incident has sparked a call for stricter laws to protect road workers in the area, highlighting the dangers they face daily while serving the local community.