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A continuing problem
An accident in Washington on Friday, Feb. 13, provided a reminder of a long-standing complaint voiced by many residents: the danger to pedestrians from vehicle traffic on streets within the town.
Thankfully, no one was injured when a driver lost control of her car turning from Main St. onto Porter St. and crashed into the side of Miss Ruby Jenkins’ First Washington Museum. It could easily have been a more tragic accident.
Many people who live and work in the town took advantage of the relatively balmy weather that day to walk from homes and offices to the Post Office, or to get something to eat. It was fortunate that no one was walking down Porter St. as the car rounded the corner.
Although excessive speed was not cited as a factor in the accident Friday, many residents complain that drivers habitually ignore the posted 35 mile per hour speed limit on the town's streets. Town Council has been requested, and attempted, to convince the highway department to lower the posted limit. So far, the state has not agreed.
As the weather warms there will be more pedestrians on the town’s streets. As the days get longer children will be playing and riding bicycles after school and on into the evening. , The plea to motorists has been made before - but still it bears repeating. Please, use extra caution when driving in town. Be alert for pedestrians or children entering intersections from side streets. Obey the speed limit. The few l^conds you iRWfayejn speeding through town are nathfeg " compared to the potential suffering to yourself or to others Caused by an accident.
Driving is a privilege, and the responsibility for safely exercising that privilege lies with each motorist. It’s up to you.
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