TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Grant Road supports east-west travel for thousands of people every day. That includes drivers and pedestrians.
"I cross the street to get to the store, to go do my errands, to get to the bus stop," said Trina Mortley.
"It's very dangerous, very dangerous. I've been here a couple of years. I've seen people almost get hit by cars right there," said Ronnie Pittman.
The intersection at East Grant Road and North Palo Verde Avenue recently became the scene of a deadly pedestrian-vehicle crash. Tucson Police said a 21-year-old woman was using the crosswalk when she was hit and killed by multiple vehicles.
"The flashing lights aren't catching people's attention. I don't know what they can do with that, but it needs to be more solid," said Pittman.
So far in 2022, Tucson Police have responded to 64 traffic fatalities. 29 have involved pedestrians. By this time last year, Tucson Police had only responded to 19 pedestrian fatalities.
"I say drivers are just not paying attention," said Pittman.
Some Tucsonans are now being extra careful when walking near, or crossing, a busy road.
"I pay attention to the light and the crossing. I respect the traffic like the traffic respects us," said Mortley.
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Megan Meier is a reporter for KGUN 9. Megan graduated from Arizona State Universityʼs Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications in May 2018. While pursuing her degree in broadcast journalism, Megan interned at the City of Phoenix. Share your story ideas and important issues with Megan by emailing megan.meier@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
