The Editor,
Re: "Pedestrian killed on city road, bounced from car to car," News, March 2.
Another pedestrian fatality has occurred. Your article, which indicated RCMP tips, excluded an important item.
All pedestrians at nighttime must carry a flashlight or something similar to a personal flashing light arm band and walk on the correct side of the road. This must be followed all year during nighttime hours. Personal experience confirms that vehicles driven by responsible drivers will immediately slow down and pay attention when sighting a moving or flashing light. The RCMP use flashing lights themselves to gain attention.
It is interesting to note that cars are required to travel at all hours with driving lights on to gain attention. A small investment in a "pedestrian safety device" would save a person's life and prevent grief to pedestrians, responsible drivers and their families alike.
Dale T. Pitts Richmond
