Demand to put a crosswalk with a flashing light at Omega Park NOW!
On Thursday, November 12th at 3:40pm, a 12-year-old boy named Locke was hit by a car while crossing County Road 218 in Middleburg, Florida. He was on his way to hang out at Omega Park with my son Cole, his best friend. Locke is still in the hospital fighting for his life.
But Locke is not the first person to get hit on this stretch of road in front of Omega Park. The speed limit is 45 mph, but drivers often go much faster. This is especially dangerous because kids and families cross the street here all the time to enjoy the park's playground, tennis courts, and football and baseball fields.
We cannot wait for another tragedy to happen before we do something. Please sign this petition to demand that Clay County put in a crosswalk and flashing light at County Road 218 and Iris Street. We need this for our kids. They should not have to risk their lives to play in Omega Park.
To the Clay County Board:
On Thursday, November 12th at 3:40pm, a 12-year-old boy named Locke was hit by a car while crossing County Road 218 in Middleburg, Florida. He was on his way to hang out at Omega Park with his best friend, Cole. Locke is still in the hospital fighting for his life.
But Locke is not the first person to get hit on this stretch of road in front of Omega Park. The speed limit is 45 mph, but drivers often go much faster. This is especially dangerous because kids and families cross the street here all the time to enjoy the park's playground, tennis courts, football fields, and baseball fields.
We cannot wait for another tragedy to happen before we do something. Please put in a crosswalk and flashing light at County Road 218 and Iris Street. We need this for our kids. They should not have to risk their lives to play in Omega Park.
Update #18 years ago
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you 12-year-old Locke passed away on Saturday, November 21st. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Help us honor Locke and make sure that no other family experiences a tragedy like this. Share this petition with your friends so that we can get Clay County to put in a crosswalk with flashing lights at County Road 218 and Iris: http://on.fb.me/1OcfuLG
