A 24-year-old man has been identified by his family as one of the three construction workers killed when a 24-year-old box truck driver struck a construction vehicle that propelled it into the men working along Interstate 83.
Jesse Mckenzie has been identified as one of the workers killed in the crash at mile marker 35.5, on I-83 South in Fairview Township. The crash happened at 3:25 a.m. on April 17, 2024, Trooper Grothey detailed in the release.
Jesse McKenzie my heart can’t handle what I’ve heard today…. one of my childhood friends gone in an instant. We were...
Posted by Jarrett Henry on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Rest in peace Jesse. Such a tragic way for your life to end😭. I will forever and Always remember you. I love you so so so much. Fly high brother. I’ll see you up in heaven one day💔❤️
Posted by Kaley Mckenzie on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Reed Davenport has been identified as the driver of the truck but the names of the remaining two workers who died at the scene have yet to be released as of Thursday, April 18 at 5 p.m.
**The other two victims were identified later on Thursday night, click here to read our updated report**
The CriLonCorp that Jesse worked for has released a statement reading in part:
“devastated by the tragedy that claimed the lives of three of our dedicated employees [...] this tragedy re-emphasizes the need for the motoring public to be extra vigilant, avoid distracted driving and obey all posted signs at highway construction sites.”
Jesse was a father of a young daughter and son, who was engaged to be married to the children's mom, according to social media. His sister has launched a GoFundMe to help cover the funeral expenses and help his family through this difficult time. C lick here to donate.
This triple fatal crash happened during National Work Zone Awareness Week, and as the website states "work zones are temporary, actions behind the wheel can last forever."
Click here to read our original coverage on this triple fatal crash.
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