Letter to the Editor: Please drive safely

To the Editor:

Well, I almost “met my Maker” yesterday in downtown Waukon.

I parked my vehicle in front of Waukon State Bank, walked on the sidewalk to the corner, intending to cross Main Street to Hartig Drug. After taking a few steps on the painted crosswalk, a dark gray pickup truck came speeding from the west and nearly knocked me off my feet.

Our eyes met so I know he saw me. He actually should have slowed up long before getting to the crosswalk because he turned south on West Street directly east of the bank building.

On the crosswalk was a bright yellow pedestrian crossing sign, which should be noticeable to drivers. I was always taught that pedestrians crossing on a crosswalk have the right-of-way.

Obviously, this driver doesn’t know this law. Perhaps he should check with the Iowa DOT or maybe the County Treasurer’s office for information on this issue.

Whether there are pedestrians or not, driving through downtown Waukon should be done with caution. Please drive safely or next time it could be fatal.

Bev Larson-Needham
Waukon