My mom died in a tragic accident at a problematic intersection, leaving her three children behind. Unaware of an upcoming stop sign, she ran the stop sign and realized after it was too late. She also had a hard time seeing at night. This unfortunate incident could have been prevented had there been a flashing stop light and rumble strips prior to the stop sign.

This intersection has been the site of many car incidents in recent years, due to the lack of effective warning signalization, unfortunately this one resulted in fatality. Having a vibrant, attention-grabbing flashing stop light and rumble strips would greatly reduce the risk of accidents by providing an audible and visible alert of the upcoming stop sign.

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), an estimated 25% of motor vehicle crash fatalities occur at or near intersections. Statistics also suggest that flashing beacons at stop-controlled intersections significantly improve driver awareness, reducing accidents by up to 29%. Rumble strips, proven to reduce roadway departure crashes by 30-50%, send a strong vibrating signal that can alert distracted or fatigued drivers.

The death of my mother underscores the urgency of this issue, not just for our family, but for the safety and well-being of everybody who uses this road. Prompt implementation of a flashing stop light and rumble strips could potentially save lives in our community. We cannot bring back my dear mother, but we can prevent such heart-breaking incidents from happening to others in the future.

My mom was born and raised here in Effingham , she loved and supported everyone here. If y’all could do the same and help potentially save someone else from this same incident. Sign this petition to urge the responsible authorities to install a flashing stop light and rumble strips at this perilous intersection for the safety of all road users. We demand decisive action now, before another life is tragically lost.