Fifty-Nine Pedestrians Stopped During Pedestrian Safety Campaign on Kirkwood Highway, Limestone Road

Location: Kirkwood Highway and Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE

Date of Occurrence: April 2 through April 11, 2014

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Wilmington- In response to several crashes resulting in pedestrian injuries and deaths, Troopers conducted a two-week pedestrian safety enforcement and education campaign on Kirkwood Highway and Limestone Road.

From April 2 through 11, Troopers stopped 59 pedestrians who were observed violating traffic laws. Most were warned, advised about Delaware's pedestrian laws, and released without charges.

Troopers also issued 39 citations to motorists whose unsafe driving endangered pedestrians.

Troopers will continue to aggressively patrol this area, citing drivers and pedestrians who violate the law.