UPDATE: Troopers have identified the two Thruway workers hit by a tractor-trailer in Chili yesterday afternoon.
62-year-old Vincent Giammarva was killed while setting up the work zone near the eastbound Henrietta exit.
And 58-year-old Mark Vara of Scottsville remains in critical condition.
The driver, 64-year-old Thomas Lis of Central Square was not hurt.
There's no word yet on any charges.
Original story:
State officials confirm a Thruway Authority maintenance worker was killed while setting up a work zone this afternoon on the Thruway in Henrietta.
A second worker is in serious condition at the hospital.
Both eastbound lanes are shut down between the LeRoy and Henrietta exits while Troopers investigate.
Governor Hochul has released a statement offering prayers for the two workers, while reminding motorists to drive cautiously near work zones.
Statement from Governor Hochul's office:
“Earlier today, a Thruway Authority maintenance worker lost his life while setting up a work zone on the I-90 in Henrietta. Another was injured in the same incident and remains in serious condition. We are heartbroken over this senseless death, praying for the recovery of the injured worker and grateful to first responders who sprang into action to support their fellow public servants. This incident is a tragic reminder: responsible driving is a life-saving skill, and all New Yorkers should remain alert, slow down and move over when approaching a work zone or stopped vehicle.”