Milton Pajak
Milton Pajak, 34, was working on a six-person road crew from a correctional facility on Interstate 70 near Route 17 in Myersville, Maryland, on November 27, 2018. According to the Maryland State Police, a tractor-trailer swerved onto the shoulder and struck four crew members, and Milton died at the scene. State police are investigating why the driver swerved. Correctional officials canceled the next day's road work to review safety measures.
Cause of death, as reported: Died in an accident. Maryland State Police say a tractor-trailer swerved onto the shoulder of Interstate 70 and struck Pajak while he was part of an inmate road crew; state police are investigating why the driver swerved.
Reported by: Maryland State Police (outside investigators).