A tragic motor vehicle accident in Nashville earlier this month took the life of a pedestrian named Dot Dobbins, 77. She was reportedly in a crosswalk with her dog at the time. The fatal incident garnered considerable notice because the alleged driver of the truck involved was country singer Conner Smith, 24. Since that day, there has been public concern about the hazards for people on foot at that spot. Some safety measures have now been put in place. Hopefully they will keep people from encountering that kind of dangerous situation again.
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Signs Designed To Protect Pedestrians Have Been Installed
Per FoxNashville via Instagram, citizens who live in that neighborhood where the accident happened got together where Dobbins was struck and killed. Some had signs in their hands that read YIELD. "The vigil temporarily slowed traffic as people stood in the crosswalk where Dobbins lost her life, urging drivers to be more cautious and attentive."
After that outpouring of local attention and lots of nationwide publicity, signs that say YIELD TO CROSSWALK were installed at that crosswalk and at the next one proceeding north.
People Weighed In With Their Opinions About Crosswalks On Social Media
This sounds like it has been a problem and an issue for a long time. It seems as if the tragic death of Ms. Dobbins has galvanized residents to take note, speak out about it, and call for action.
One person posted, "...I felt like I was the only one that ever stopped for people. It's too busy over here now for people to fly through there and not be cautious."
Observed another, "...I see so many people almost get hit in all these areas."
Said a third, "those types of crosswalks are dangerous,spend the $$ and put in a crossing light."
And there was this. "Why are they holding yield signs lol it's pretty obvious the bright yellow signs on the street [s]ay yield to pedestrians"
Someone else added, "The pedestrian crossing legislation is the stupidest thing ever contrived by government. Countless people have died. Cross the street when no one is coming. Like we all did for decades. Roads are for cars and trucks."
