Family Calls for Action After Daughters Struck in Northwest Calgary Crosswalk
The family of two young sisters is speaking out about the urgent need for safety improvements at a northwest Calgary intersection after the girls were struck by a minivan while using a pedestrian crossing. The incident has prompted calls for immediate changes to prevent similar accidents from occurring to other families.
The accident occurred when the two sisters were legally crossing at a marked crosswalk in northwest Calgary. According to the family, the driver of the minivan failed to yield to the pedestrians, resulting in both children being hit. The family has chosen to share their story publicly in hopes of driving meaningful change to the intersection's design and safety features.
Advocating for Safer Streets
The family is now actively working with city officials and transportation authorities to identify specific improvements that could make the intersection safer for all pedestrians. Their advocacy comes from a place of wanting to ensure no other family experiences the trauma they've endured following the November incident.
While the girls' physical injuries are healing, the psychological impact of the accident continues to affect the entire family. They emphasize that their situation could have happened to anyone using the crosswalk, which they describe as having visibility or design issues that need addressing.
Broader Context of Pedestrian Safety
This incident occurs against a backdrop of ongoing pedestrian safety concerns in Canadian cities. The November 25th accident has sparked conversations about whether current intersection designs adequately protect vulnerable road users, particularly children walking to school or playing in residential areas.
The family's call for action joins similar safety advocacy efforts across the country as communities grapple with balancing vehicle traffic flow with pedestrian protection. Their experience serves as a sobering reminder of the potential consequences when infrastructure fails to prioritize safety.
As the family continues their recovery journey, they remain committed to turning their traumatic experience into positive change for their northwest Calgary community. They encourage other residents who have concerns about intersection safety to voice those concerns to local representatives.
