Community Corner

Safety on Sunrise Highway

An elderly woman was killed on the highway Friday. How would you make it safer?

On Friday, an elderly woman was killed on while walking on Sunrise Highway, according to police.

It's the latest fatality on a road that is considered one of Nassau County's most dangerous. 

In addition to incidents involving pedestrians, we've seen crashes as well as complaints about speeding.

At the same tine Sunrise Highway is a major intersection in Massapequa and other parts of Long Island.  

We want to know what ideas you might have to make it safer.  What can be done to prevent future tragedies on this vital road?

Let us know in the comment section below.


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