Tragedy on Frederick St

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CONDOLENCE MOTION passed at Council Meeting 12 April 2022 

Moved by Clr da Cruz Seconded by Clr Scott


Condolence Motion: That Council writes a letter of condolence to Nancy Yang and her family on the  tragic death of her Grandfather Arthur on the Pedestrian Crossing on Frederick St, Ashfield.

Background: Nancy Yang wrote on the petition:"I'm the grand-daughter of the man (Arthur) who was tragically killed last week at this crossing.
He was a wonderful and caring man who I will continue to miss for the rest of my life.

It is extremely upsetting to know that there were many other incidents (including at least 30 crashes that resulted in serious injury or death
between 2015-2016) that took place here, yet nothing has been done about it. The NSW Government (Roads and Maritime Service) has the
responsibility to fix the glaring issues here at this crossing before more tragedies happen.

I am signing because I do not want anyone else to lose their loved ones in another senseless and completely avoidable accident. Everyone in the
community deserves to be safe. Please sign this petition if you can." 

Petition at https://www.change.org/p/traffic-lights-for-frederick-john-street-intersection-ashfield/c/831337546

 

Anna Harvey spoke on Pedestrian Safety and the Planning Principles; Eva Chang spoke of the dangers of the Intersection for her Daughter and Mother Inlaw and Max Phillips, who instigated the petition spoke of the response to the petition and needing to cross Frederick Street with his children. Listen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aj_Gq3Jh6k&t=2102s


after listening to speakers Council also resolved C0422(1) Item 20 Notice of Motion: Frederick Street, Ashfield Pedestrian Fatality           

Moved by      Councillor Philippa Scott  Seconded by Councillor da Cruz

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council:

 

1.   Notes with sadness the pedestrian fatality on Frederick St, Ashfield on the afternoon of 13 March 2022 and expresses our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased;

 

2.   Notes that there have been a number of alterations to the pedestrian crossing at Frederick and John St, which have been unsuccessful at providing a adequate level of pedestrian safety;

 

3.   Notes that a petition of 1,700 local residents calling for upgrades to the intersection has been received by Council and is provided as Attachment 1 to this motion; and

 

4.   The Mayor write to Natalie Ward MP, Minister for Metropolitan Roads requesting urgent pedestrian safety upgrades to the crossing and requesting Minister Ward attend the site, with our local Members of Parliament and meet with residents to explain what she will do to improve safety on Frederick Street

Driver Charged

"Following extensive inquiries, on Saturday 26 March 2022, the driver was issued a court attendance notice and charged with dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous, negligent driving (occasioning death), and not give way to pedestrian on crossing – motor vehicle." .. https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=100748

 

More at https://perambuler.ramin.com.au/2022/03/pedestrian-safety-on-frederick-st.html

 

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