Suffield Residents Seek Safer Crosswalk

SUFFIELD, CT — A pedestrian struck by a vehicle at a crosswalk on Bridge Street joined neighbors asking police officials to make the crossing safer.

Gabriel Segool described his experience at the Oct. 28 Police Commission meeting, according to the meeting minutes. He was struck April 4, 2024.

Bridge Street between Main Street and Thrall Avenue was closed during the crash investigation, the Journal Inquirer reported at the time, citing police Capt. Robert Palmer.

Resident Valerie Gauthier said many people living nearby regularly use the crossing, including older residents and people who are deaf or have disabilities.

Segool's parents also raised concerns and offered suggestions. Residents shared photographs and discussed obstacles affecting visibility.

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“There are concerns of obstacles that obstruct the crosswalk being seen,” the minutes state.

Chief James Canon thanked residents for their suggestions and said options would be explored, noting that Bridge Street is a state road. The minutes do not record approval of specific changes or a construction timetable.

Separately, Canon reported seeking a state Department of Transportation update on requests involving North Stone Street at Mountain Road following additional resident complaints.

The Oct. 28 minutes are marked unofficial pending acceptance at a subsequent meeting.

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