康州州长下令全州降半旗 悼念因公殉职的交通部工人埃尔南德斯
据《诺维奇公报》报道，康涅狄格州州长内德·拉蒙特10月2日下令全州降半旗，悼念因公殉职的州交通部工人埃尔文·埃尔南德斯。
埃尔南德斯在执行道路养护任务时遭遇事故不幸身亡。拉蒙特在声明中向其家人与同事表示慰问，称赞他为保障康州道路安全付出的奉献。降半旗令覆盖州内所有政府建筑，持续至葬礼举行之日。
康州交通部表示，埃尔南德斯是该部门多年资深员工，深受同事爱戴。他的离世让整个交通部陷入悲痛，同事们自发组织了悼念活动，缅怀他多年来的付出。
州政府同时提醒驾车者在施工路段减速慢行，保护一线道路工人的安全。康州近年来加重了在施工区超速与危险驾驶的处罚，交通部每年都会开展工作区安全宣传，呼吁司机"减速、让行、保命"。
Connecticut Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen DOT Worker Elvin Hernandez
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont ordered flags statewide lowered to half-staff on October 2 in memory of Department of Transportation worker Elvin Hernandez, who died in the line of duty, the Norwich Bulletin reported.
Hernandez was killed in an accident while performing road maintenance. Lamont offered condolences to his family and colleagues, praising his dedication to keeping Connecticut's roads safe. The order covers all state buildings through the day of his funeral.
The DOT said Hernandez was a veteran employee beloved by colleagues. His death plunged the department into mourning, and coworkers organized memorials honoring his years of service.
The state also reminded drivers to slow down in work zones to protect road crews. Connecticut has stiffened penalties for speeding and reckless driving in work zones in recent years, and the DOT runs annual work-zone safety campaigns urging drivers to slow down, move over, and save lives.
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