Davidson

Dangerous intersection needs attention

The Highway 11 intersection at the south entrance to Davidson was once again the site of a collision. The most recent occurred last Tuesday, Feb 26. Temporary stop signs on the east and west sides of Hwy. 11 are taking the place of the permanent signs that were installed on large metal poles with flashing red lights. Those poles, on either side of the highway, were knocked down earlier this winter in separate collisions.

DAVIDSON—A noon hour collision last Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Highway 11’s south entrance to Davidson has town officials once again calling for a reduced speed limit zone in that area.

At about 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, members from Craik RCMP detachment and Davidson Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision at the busy intersection.

The collision occurred when a vehicle that was turning south onto Highway 11 was merging onto the highway. Meanwhile, a southbound vehicle travelling at highway speed moved over to the passing lane and struck a vehicle that was merging on to the highway from the other side.

Craik RCMP Sgt. Robb Karaim said both drivers were taken to the hospital in Davidson to be checked out and were released.

Just because there were no serious injuries this time, Craik RCMP as well as Davidson town councillors want the Department of Highways to take action to improve the safety of the intersection.

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