Community Gathers in Oakland, Pennsylvania to Remember Traffic Victims and Advocate for Safer StreetsA small group of community members recently held a memorial in Oakland, Pennsylvania, to honor those who have lost their lives in traffic incidents and to demand safer streets. The event was sparked by the tragic death of Bobby Paige, a seventy-one-year-old veteran, who was struck by a car on October twenty-eighth.Participants stood in silent reflection, holding signs that urged city leaders and organizations to take action. The message was clear: Pittsburghs streets need to be made safer for everyone, including pedestrians and drivers. Rahman, an advocate, emphasized the importance of awareness for both drivers and walkers to prevent such accidents.Courtney Thompkins, who lost her daughter to a traffic incident three years ago, was also present. She has since established a foundation in her daughters name, dedicated to promoting safer streets nationwide.Officials reported that the statistics underscore the urgent need for intervention. In Pittsburgh, between twenty and twenty-five individuals lose their lives in traffic incidents each year, with approximately one-third being pedestrians. City data also reveals a concerning trend: a person walking is struck by a vehicle roughly every thirty-six hours.A second World Remembrance Day event is scheduled for tomorrow morning in McKeesport, near the Eatn Park, at eight thirty AM. The community is invited to attend and support the cause of safer communities.
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