An inspector working in a construction area on Tucson's south side was seriously injured after being struck by car that ran off the roadway, police said.
Shortly before 1 p.m., Tucson police went to the 1800 block of East Hughes Access Road, near South Nogales Highway and Aerospace Parkway, for reports of a car crash, said Sgt. Pete Dugan.
Police learned that a woman was traveling westbound on Hughes Access when she lost control of her car, crashing into a barricade and going off the roadway. The vehicle continued, striking a road inspector before crashing into a tractor, Dugan said.
The inspector was taken to the hospital in serious condition, Dugan said.
The driver was also taken to the hospital, but wasn't seriously injured.
It's unclear what caused the crash, as police are still investigating the incident, Dugan said.
The roadway is restricted to one lane while the scene is processed and cleared.
