A roadside worker was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Monday afternoon along Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana, authorities said.

The collision was reported at approximately 2:30 p.m. along the southbound lanes of the interstate near 61st Avenue near Merrillville.

Police said the driver of a white 2006 Chevrolet Silverado left its lane for an unknown reason and struck a 2021 Ford F-150, which was parked on the right shoulder. The Ford, which was pulling a utility trailer, was operated by Interstate Business Solutions, a contractor whose employees work along interstates picking up trash and debris, Indiana State Police said.

The force of the collision pushed the F-150 into a worker, who was standing outside of the pickup and collecting debris in the ditch. Following

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