Updated: Scooter crash victim fights for her life

Kay Instrell wrote:

I hope we do get a safe crossing point at Scanlons Bridge Road and Military Road. At present there is no pelican crossing at either site. Pedestrians have to rely on gaps in the traffic and this is unsafe for all road users. We should campaign for this and name the crossing after Edith.

08 Aug 2010 11:29 PM

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katie barron wrote:

I hope you get all the attention you need right now and i hope you get well soon it would be a great thing to see her on her legs and her lovely smile

03 Aug 2010 4:05 PM

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Carole wrote:

My deepest sympathies to all those invovled in the accident and their families.

However, regarding needing a crossing at this point - not to disagree - there are two pelican crossing within a few feet either way of where the accident occurred. Perhaps it would have been better to remove the non-crossing marked island to prevent its use and tragedies like this one?

02 Aug 2010 4:24 PM

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jade wrote:

sorry i ment assessed and assess

02 Aug 2010 11:56 AM

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jade wrote:

my deepest sympathies to the lady's family, you are right there should be a crossing here as it is dangerous, the traffic lights that are already in place should have a pedestrian button. however in saying that not all people would use it. I am not saying the lady was to blame or the driver because I don't know.... but what I do know is I am a carer for the elderly and I believe they should be accessed before they are aloud to use a scooter as the road is a dangerous place and some people are not worthy of being able to access the situations well enough to keep them safe

02 Aug 2010 11:54 AM

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Emma wrote:

My deepest sympathies to all the people whos lives have been affected by this tragic accident.
My heart goes out to all members of the ladies family and also to the person who was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Rest in peace x

01 Aug 2010 9:43 PM

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pete wrote:

ye thats right what about the poor drivers feelings think of him as well xxxxx

01 Aug 2010 8:49 PM

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emily wrote:

I am very sorry to hear of your tragic loss my thoughts are with your family, rest in peace xx

01 Aug 2010 8:16 PM

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joyce wrote:

sorry to hear about the lady that died but what about the poor man that she went out in front of how about a thought for him

01 Aug 2010 2:22 PM

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Lindsey wrote:

I just wanted to send my love to Edith's family, I was with her in those last few hours, holding her hand & giving some comfort, my thoughts are with you all & pray she is in a place where she can see how much love there is & being shown for her xxxx

01 Aug 2010 1:09 PM

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john wrote:

i am the grandson of the lady killed on this road,with a new store opening soon here how many more people will get knocked down , if the road has to take more traffic a crossing WILL be needed. the road was shut for around 4 hours stop this happening again.put in a crossing

01 Aug 2010 12:15 AM

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shirley lewis wrote:

Very saddened to hear the news. My thoughts are with the family.

31 Jul 2010 7:26 PM

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Lizzie wrote:

My love goes out to you all at this very sad time. God Bless xxxx

31 Jul 2010 3:11 PM

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Mr.B. wrote:

To Mrs. RM, please accept my sincere condolences. Sadly, in situations such as this, the "bar-room experts" offer their opinion with no thought fot the feelings of those involved, either directly or indirectly.Remember, the truth will out. By then,however, the "experts" will have moved on to the next subject upon which to pass ill-informed comments. Please don't allow their ignorance to taint your happy memories of a loved one.

31 Jul 2010 3:05 PM

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princess terrace resident jeanette wrote:

so sorry for your loss its tragic our thoughts are with you and your family.

R.I.P

31 Jul 2010 2:41 PM

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sarah buss wrote:

To mrs r m im so sorry for your loss.. what a tragic accident, my thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time x

30 Jul 2010 11:28 PM

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Mrs R M wrote:

As the Grandaughter of the lady involved in the traffic accident this morning I would like to thank those who have left thoughtful messages. Unfortunately my Grandmother did not recover and passed away this afternoon with her family around her.

Rachel, my Grandma was actually a dignified and capable 98 year old whom her family admired and respected rather than the old biddie that you describe. Perhaps in future you should consider your comments and their impact before you hit the send button.

30 Jul 2010 10:36 PM

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cathy wrote:

can I point out please that some scooters are allowed on the roads. if it a class 4 scooter that travels upto 10 miles a hour they have indicators hazard light head lights are taxed and SHOULD be sold with insurance if bought from a reputable dealer. The problem is so many pavements are not wide enough to take pedestriations and mobility scooters which is why many disabled people tend to use the roads. its a lot like cyclists, drivers tend to ignore them.

30 Jul 2010 10:32 PM

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Kelly wrote:

First and foremost, this is a tragic accident and i wish the lady a speedy recovery. I don't think however that a pedestrian crossing is practical in that location, particularly with the Sainsburys store being built just around the corner. The traffic is horrendous at times as it is, will only get worse once Sainsburys opens and would be unmanagable if a crossing was introduced.

My thoughts are with the victim and her family.

30 Jul 2010 9:06 PM

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Shirley Lewis wrote:

I would like to point out to the comment by Rachel that this lady was crossing the road to the island in the middle to get across to the other side & NOT going along the road!!!! That was an unfair generalision. It is a busy junction & I use it often so I agree a proper crossing would help.

30 Jul 2010 7:04 PM

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Mrs Buck wrote:

This is at a spot where my husband, also a mobility scooter user, has previously asked the local Kent Highways department for a pedestrian crossing.
How many more accidents are necessary before they take action?

30 Jul 2010 12:50 PM

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