Thursday marks 1 year since Yorktown Highway Department worker's death

Jake Arcara was working on a drainage project near 477 London Road last year when he was struck by a car.

News 12 Staff

Sep 15, 2023, 12:16 AM

Updated 275 days ago

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Thursday marked one year since the tragic death of a Yorktown Highway Department worker.
Jake Arcara was working on a drainage project near 477 London Road last year when he was struck by a car.
He later died from his injuries.
In Arcara's honor, the Somers Highway Department posted a photo of a memorial for Arcara on Facebook as reminder to drivers to always slow down in work zones.


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