Multiple families experienced a tragedy that no family should ever have to endure. At the intersection of U.S. 42 and Beaver Road/338, a fatal mishap occurred that shifted lives forever. This intersection, without any traffic control mechanisms, has proven to be dangerous and life-threatening. There have been over 24 accidents in less than 5 years at this intersection and multiple fatalities have been recorded.  This intersection has become more dangerous due to increased traffic and population. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2017 there were over 7,000 accidents at intersections without traffic signals, leading to the loss of countless innocent lives. We need to treat this not as mere numbers but as actual lives lost and countless others affected negatively.

Installing a traffic light at this intersection will significantly reduce the risk of accidents, ensuring that drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians can use this intersection safely. Installing traffic lights has been proven to reduce fatal accidents by up to 29% according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

As a community, we need to prioritize our safety and wellbeing over anything else. Therefore, we urge our local government and traffic management authorities to take immediate action. It's high time we prevent any more families from going through the unimaginable pain that comes from losing a loved one. These losses are preventable, and enforcing traffic safety measures is a critical step in the right direction.

Please sign this petition and lend your voice to bring about this much-needed change in traffic control at the intersection of U.S. 42 and Beaver Road/338. Your signature could save a life.