Idaho Transportation Department technician survives harrowing collision; back on the job

Idaho Transportation Department technician survives harrowing collision; back on the job

After being struck by a vehicle exceeding 50 miles per hour, Brandon Bates has a message to share for National Work Zone Awareness week. Newdale, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Transportation Department employee Brandon Bates flew into the air, blacking out instantly, as a speeding car barreled into him at more than 50 miles per hour a year and a half ago in Newdale.“I was waving my arms, jumping around, trying to get him to slow down and stop. And he nev…