THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay drivers have struck four pedestrians in the last three days, prompting police to caution motorists over the issue.
A pedestrian suffered minor injuries on Monday morning after being struck by a car on John Street.
The incident comes two days after 20-year-old Stacy “JR” Kejick was killed in a hit-and-run strike in the city’s North Core. A car hit a man on Dawson road that evening and a woman was stuck on May Street on Sunday.
Thunder Bay Police Services traffic Sgt. Glenn Porter urged the public to maintain perspective, calling the tragic weekend “a little blip” in the bigger picture. He did point out, however, that days are getting colder and shorter, both requiring motorists to pay closer attention to pedestrian traffic.
“At this time of year, we’re seeing frost on the windows in the morning. We’re seeing a lot of dew and visibility becomes a little bit more restricted," Porter said.
“We try to remind drivers to be looking for pedestrians, especially at this time of year, especially at night. It’s a big responsibility. If you’re driving you have to be looking."
The slew of auto/pedestrian collisions comes a week before Halloween, when hundreds of children will be running through the streets after dark collecting candy from their neighbours.
Porter cautioned drivers to drive with an eye out for trick-or-treaters on Saturday night.
“Kids are really excited. They’re not the ones focusing as much as should be done because of their excitement level so we’re just going to ask drivers to be really looking for the little kids running out between cars.”
