Tragic Death of Child Reveals Flaws in Road Design
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Summary
The article recounts the tragic death of seven-year-old Legend Jenkins, who was struck by an SUV while walking with his brother in Gastonia, North Carolina. The incident highlights the dangers of poorly designed roads, emphasizing that such tragedies are not accidents but predictable outcomes of flawed urban planning.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledLegend Jenkins, seven years old, stepped off the median into the road and was struck by an SUV.
When a child is killed on a street like West Hudson Boulevard, it’s not a tragic fluke. It’s the outcome we designed for.
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