Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Near the end of October three elementary students became victims of a hit and run driver in Memphis Tennessee. Reports indicate a small green or blue car was speeding when it hit the 3 students, and then just kept on driving (speeded away like nothing happened). The offense occurred at the school crossing intersection at Winchester and Boeingshire. Anyone that might have any information concerning the car or driver that drove away is requested to contact Crime Stoppers at 528-cash.

The school crossing was suppose to have 2 crossing guards on duty at the time of the hit and run, however no guards were present. Both guards were fired. The following week (Monday October 30) 2 police officers made their presence known at the crossing with flashing lights and of course police traffic radar. Even with flashing lights and radar running several motorists were ticketed for speeding in the school crossing during school hours (amazing).

A relatively easy way to alert and remind drivers to slow down in a school zone is with a stand alone (automatic) radar that measures vehicle speed and displays the speed to the driver (safety radar). A radar display probably would not have made any difference in the above situation, but it could (might) make a difference by slowing down other motorists (it worked on me the first time I ran across a safety radar near a school zone).

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