Okotoks driver warns of scooter safety after near-miss with child
A local resident says a startling roadway encounter has left them convinced a serious collision could happen if drivers and young riders don't take more care.
Why it matters
The account highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of children on scooters sharing roads with vehicles in growing communities like Okotoks.
A driver in Okotoks has gone public with concerns about road safety after a close call involving a child on a scooter, describing the incident in a letter published by local media.
According to the letter, the driver said they were shaken after narrowly avoiding a collision with the young scooter rider, and they now believe a serious accident is likely if similar situations continue to occur on local streets.
The letter did not specify the exact location or time of the incident, but the writer used the experience to call attention to the need for greater caution from both motorists and young riders sharing roads and pathways in the community.
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