Madison County road worker assaulted by passenger in pickup truck

Kentucky State Police are investigating a drive-by assault that injured a Madison County road worker.

The employee told state police that the passenger of a northbound, dark blue F-150 stuck a long object out the window and struck him in the legs. The worker fell to the ground.

The incident happened shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday as the worker was putting up a speed limit sign on Meadowbrook Road. The employee had non-life-threatening injuries, state police said in a release.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by Trooper Ken Bradley. He is asking for the public’s help in finding the vehicle involved and the individuals responsible for the assault.

Information can be reported by calling (859) 623-2404, visiting the website kentuckystatepolice.org, or by submitting the “Crime Tip Form” through the KSPolice app.

This story was originally published March 10, 2016 at 2:39 PM with the headline "Madison County road worker assaulted by passenger in pickup truck."