SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. – A 19-year-old roadside construction worker is fighting for his life after being struck by a vehicle in an active work zone, according to Spartanburg County officials. The driver, a 54-year-old woman from Chesnee, has been charged with felony DUI and was released on bond under GPS monitoring and alcohol testing conditions.
Crash Leaves Young Worker in Critical Condition
The crash occurred Wednesday morning near the intersection of U.S. 221 and North Alabama Avenue. Authorities say the victim, Mateo Gonzalez Rosina, was assisting with traffic control in a designated construction zone when he was hit by a car reportedly traveling at high speed. Rosina, who works for Rogers Group, was repositioning cones to allow construction vehicles to pass when the collision happened.
“He was on his side of the road, protected by the cones,” said his fiancée, Alondra Perez, who had dropped him off shortly before the incident. Moments after texting him, she was notified of the crash.
Driver Shows Signs of Impairment, Authorities Say
The accused driver, Stacy Robbins, was arrested shortly after the incident by the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies allege Robbins showed signs of impairment, including delayed speech, confusion about time and day, and failed sobriety tests. She claimed she was driving just 15 mph and did not see any cones.
Investigators say Robbins initially denied understanding the severity of the crash. When informed of the victim’s injuries, she reportedly responded, “I hope he is OK, but he should not have been playing.”…