Pedestrian crossing placed outside school where two pupils were hurt in vehicle accident

A pedestrian crossing is now in place on the road outside the Sandy Bay Anglican School to aid in the safety of students and provide direction for drivers.

Policemen installing a pedestrian crossing at the Sandy Bay Anglican School to aid in the safety of the students

The crossing,which was installed by the police over the weekend, came just ahead of the re-opening of schools on Monday, September 6.
Students, parents and teachers have welcomed the crossing sign which will enhance the safety of their children crossing the road to and from school.

On June 8,2022 Decia Peters and her cousin, Kiala Osment were struck by a vehicle as they were crossing the road to enter the school yard.
Kiala suffered a broken leg, while her cousin, Decia had lacerations to her head.

Both girls were able to return to school yesterday. At the time of the incident, parents of children attending the school had appealed to drivers to exercise more care on the roads.

Pedestrian crossing at the Sandy Bay Anglican School