Well, it finally happened. Actually, it didn't take long at all. Since the stop signs have been removed for the sake of GOING GREEN, motorists have been creeping through these intersections.
However, there are those who still aren't aware of these stop signs being removed. There is no indication they've been taken up. No flashing caution lights so people will know to be careful when crossing.
So, today the inevitable happened. A truck, stopped as it was supposed to at the intersection of 45th Street and 29th Ave, was hit by another car as it pulled out of what was once a four way stop. Assuming the stop signs were still there, he went on through. Imagine his surprise when none other than a MPD patrol car came barreling through without stopping. I'm not sure if the patrol car was on a call or not, but the driver of the truck unknowingly pulled out in front of him. There was an impact and both vehicles went flying. So much so, that the patrol car ended up crashing through a homeowners backyard fence.
To my knowledge, no one was hurt, but what about next time? The mayor wants us to GO GREEN with minimal efforts such as pulling up stop signs around town. Can't the city work crew be instructed to put a flashing caution light at these intersections? I have to ask Mayor Smith, is receiving an award for GOING GREEN worth someone's life?
2 comments:
I see the wrecks keep on happening at this intersection.
PLEASE PPL.. The dangerous thing is taking up and putting back these signs.. GET OFF YOUR D*** CELL PHONES AND DRIVE!!!! If people would FOCUS ON DRIVING rather than chatting it up with people while driving, or even worse texting then stuff like this wouldn't happen. Not saying MPD officer wasn't at fault.. Every MPD unit I pass has an officer in it with a cell glued to their ear.. TAKE THE SIGNS DOWN, PAY ATTENTION WHEN YOUR DRIVING, AND SAVE YOUR GAS.. seriously people you go by and the sign is gone.. maybe you stop once and say wow the signs gone.. next time you got thru a little more safely.. then you realize you dont have to stop.. YOU CAN! TEACH OLD DOGS NEW TRICKS!
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