Honoring those who lost their lives while working on California highways

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - Caltrans workers, families, community members, and local officials gathered Tuesday to honor those who lost their lives while working on California highways.

During the observance, names of fallen workers are read aloud, accompanied by symbolic orange cones placed in their honor as a reminder of the dangers highway crews face every day.

Since 1921, 195 Caltrans workers have been killed on the job, many due to inattentive drivers.

The event also served as an opportunity to remind drivers to pay attention to the road and avoid distracted driving.