GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) – In the first six months of 2024, the Greensboro Police Department responded to 24 deadly crashes. That’s six more than they responded to last year in the same time frame. The uptick is raising concerns, especially as we head into a busy holiday travel weekend.
In the past two weeks alone, the department responded to seven crashes. Six were fatal, and one was near-fatal.
Another growing trend officials are seeing is the number of pedestrians killed so far this year. Nine people have been hit and killed by cars since Jan. 1. Two of those victims were trying to cross a busy interstate or highway in Greensboro.
The GPD wants to remind you to be careful while walking alongside the roads and to make sure you have the legal right to cross. Always make sure there’s a crosswalk or intersection with a walk sign.
With more people hitting the roads this week, it’s important to be cautious if you need to pull over for any reason like car troubles. You’re urged to stay in your car and call for help.