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Pedestrian Tales From the Middle of the Road, #11
Well, here we go again... Two more pedestrians hit, one more pedestrian killed while darting across the road. This death is a bit different, though- and hit (no pun intended) a little closer to home. It hit closer to home because I saw a bit of the clean-up and investigation of the accident...and it wasn't pretty.
I was heading home from work, and took Kirkman Road as I often do. I saw a ton of flashing blue lights up ahead, and I knew exactly what had happened. I had to detour away from the scene, of course, but I actually recorded a bit of video from it. After some thought, I've decided to not include that here- out of respect for the family of young Christian Anthony. May he rest in peace, and my his family have peace and comfort in this trying time.
That's another death on your watches, Orlando Police Chief Paul Rooney and Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings. Here's hoping it's the last we'll see this year- though I have a feeling there'll be quite a few.
Lake County Sheriff Gary Borders is on the hook for the 2nd half of this story- for not only failing to enforce our pedestrian traffic/safety laws, but having a deputy of yours involved in the accident.
One thing that continues to amaze me...Where are you, Scott Maxwell? Where are you, Orlando Sentinel? You report on these deaths, yet you're afraid to report on their causes- for pointing out one's obligations of personal responsibility and to cross the road at designated places (crosswalks) doesn't fit into the Sentinel political message's liberal slant, perhaps?
2 18-year-old pedestrians hit by vehicles — 1 struck by Lake County deputy's car
By Susan Jacobson, Orlando Sentinel
One pedestrian was killed and another was injured Friday night in separate car accidents, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Christian Anthony, 18, fell while crossing Kirkman Road south of Old Winter Garden Road about 6:55 p.m. and was fatally injured by a 2003 Ford Taurus, the FHP said. The driver of the car, Darrell Boykin, 38, of Orlando, was not hurt.
In the other crash, Lake County Deputy Rick Harmon, 44, was answering a routine call about 7 p.m. when he hit Eric Clemons, 18, along State Road 40 in Astor. Harmon said he didn't see the Astor teen, troopers said. Clemons was in critical condition Friday night.
May the Lord see young Mr. Clemons through this accident- and may He watch over both the Clemons and Harmon families.
Pedestrian Tales From the Middle of the Road, #11
