Highway worker killed in crash

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By Tiffany Griffin

Story Created: Aug 27, 2008 at 7:48 AM EST

Story Updated: Aug 27, 2008 at 7:48 AM EST

HUNTINGTON, Ind. (AP) — A Huntington County highway worker was killed when his tractor was struck from behind by a van.

Huntington County Coroner Leon Hurlburt says 56-year-old Dennis Klepper of Huntington was killed instantly.

Authorities say Klepper was driving a tractor with a side mower on a rural road Tuesday morning when the tractor was struck from behind by a van.

The driver of the van, 42-year-old Neil Kline of Huntington, was hospitalized in fair condition with leg and chest injuries.

Hurlburt says the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Klepper had worked for the highway department for 21 years and also owned a photography studio.

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 6:52 PM OMG wrote ...

Theres a 1000.00 fine for killing a highway worker. I hope he learns from his mistake and stay off of the road. We already have enough careless drivers on the road all ready!!!

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