After a rash of crashes in Pontiac that killed or seriously injured pedestrians, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has stepped up patrols for people crossing streets.
According to the sheriff’s office, “Operation No Walking Zone” began on Sept. 5 at multiple locations.
Pontiac intersection sees another crash as sheriff deputies increase traffic patrols
During the two-week enforcement, the Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction unit – which is normally dispatched to handle serious or fatal traffic crashes – did not have any calls in Pontiac.
Oakland County deputies increase patrols at Pontiac traffic hotspots after fatal crashes
“The goal of the enhanced enforcement was to educate pedestrians on the dangers of crossing a street in an unsafe area and to encourage them to use crosswalks when crossing streets and roadways,” the sheriff’s office said…