By Associated Press - Monday, February 12, 2018

SUWANEE, Ga. (AP) - Police say a construction worker who was hit by a car while working along a Georgia interstate died over the weekend.

Gwinnett County police say 42-year-old Lamar Ragland died from his injuries on Saturday.

Ragland was removing barrels from the end of a closed section of Interstate 85 around 5 a.m. Friday in preparation for reopening. Police say a driver in a Toyota Corolla entered the closed lane and hit Ragland.

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The driver remained at the scene and spoke with investigators. Police say he will likely face homicide by vehicle and traffic charges.

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