News Summary
A student was hit by a car while crossing McCrimmon Parkway in front of Panther Creek High School. The accident occurred around the start of the school day and involved another student as the driver. Parents are raising concerns about safety, citing the distance to the nearest crosswalk and the need for improvements to traffic conditions in the area. No charges will be filed against the driver, as the injured student was not using a designated crosswalk. The community continues to advocate for better safety measures to protect students.
CARY – A student was struck by a car while crossing McCrimmon Parkway in front of Panther Creek High School early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 7 a.m., coinciding with the start of the school day.
Cary police confirmed that the car involved in the crash was driven by another student. Witnesses reported that the sedan sustained visible damage to its front windshield. The collision prompted a significant police presence at the scene and resulted in traffic delays around the school as authorities warned students, pedestrians, and drivers to exercise caution in the area.
The injured student, who was not utilizing a designated crosswalk at the time of the incident, was transported to the hospital for precautionary measures. According to police reports, the student is expected to recover fully. No charges will be filed against the driver as preliminary assessments indicate that the student on foot was at fault for the accident.
In response to the incident, parents of students at Panther Creek High School have expressed growing concerns regarding safety conditions around the school, particularly the distance to the nearest crosswalk, which they noted is 800 feet away. Many urged for immediate changes to enhance safety for students crossing the street.
Parents like Tim Saguinsin have raised alarms about the potential dangers that their children face. Suggestions for improvement include the installation of a crosswalk or the addition of a traffic light at the intersection where the accident transpired. They believe such measures could help prevent future incidents and ensure safer conditions for young pedestrians.
Furthermore, the school district has circulated notifications to families urging them to drive cautiously and maintain awareness while navigating the vicinity of the school. However, parents argue that both the current 45 mph speed limit and the absence of safety features contribute to a precarious environment for students.
As part of the community’s outcry for changes, WRAL News reached out to the Town of Cary and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to inquire about potential safety improvements along McCrimmon Parkway. However, no responses had been received by Tuesday evening regarding future actions or assessments regarding safety upgrades.
This incident has underscored the ongoing concerns of parents and community members about the measures in place to ensure safety for students commuting to and from school. Inadequate safety infrastructure in high-traffic areas surrounding educational institutions continues to be a critical issue as communities strive to protect their youth.
The Panther Creek High School community will likely maintain pressure on local authorities to address these safety concerns in light of the recent accident, advocating for necessary changes that could prevent harm and establish a safer environment for all students.
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- WRAL News: Crash Investigation at Panther Creek High
- ABC11: Student Injured in Crash
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- Google Search: Panther Creek High School Safety Measures
- Wikipedia: Pedestrian Safety
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