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Posted on 5/27/2010

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Serious Accidents on Shore Drive Prompt Heated Debate

Posted on May 27, 2010

Though many have been concerned about the safety of Shore Drive in Virginia Beach for some time, recent deaths on the road have brought the issue to a head. Family members of a Norfolk school teacher and many other concerned citizens have been raising funds and awareness over the perceived dangers to pedestrians on the 11-mile roadway.

In the past eight years ten pedestrians have been killed on Shore Drive. In addition to the deaths there have been many accidents that injured both pedestrians and motorists.

Despite the calls to lower the speed limit and add crosswalks City-Council appointed members of an advisory committee argue that the road is less dangerous than many in the city. They believe that lowering the speed limit will not have an impact on lowering injuries and deaths. In addition, Robert Gey, a top traffic engineer, believes that adding crosswalks and traffic signals will add more problems.

"It's phenomenally safe," said Gey.

However, families of the deceased do not believe this. They too have looked at the numbers and believe that the fact that Shore Drive accounts for one of three pedestrian deaths citywide is unacceptable.

"How many people have to die before something is done?" asked Scott Hulce, father of the teacher who was hit and killed on Shore Drive last month.

The attorneys at Tavss Fletcher send our deep and sincere condolences to all of the families who have lost a loved one on Shore Drive and across Virginia Beach.

TAVSS FLETCHER
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Norfolk, VA 23510
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