Saving Lives Matters To Me

I want to first extend my condolences to Mr. Aaron Akins's family. My prayers go out to the Akins' family and all the families that have lost love ones on US Hwy. 165 South. My daughter, Victoria Moore Archangel, was killed in a car accident on Interstate 10 several years ago. Therefore, saving lives on our roads and highways is personal with me, and I promise as your state representative, that I will continue to work with local government and DOTD to address safety issues in our community and state. At the same time, I want to thank our residents along US 165 South and the Town of Richwood for doing their part. Last November 2019, they voted to create a road lighting district in an effort to maintain the lights if DOTD would extend lights from Hwy. 165 South to Richwood High School. Their commitment to tax themselves was not in vain. In working with DOTD and MPO, with the support of the Safety Fund Program, funding for the project has been approved. While funding has been recognized, it will take a minimum of 1/1/2 years to begin the project. In the meantime, I want to encourage the pedestrians to continue to practice safety while walking and crossing our roadways. For all pedestrians, please practice the safety guidelines. Family members, you can help by discussing these guidelines with your children and love ones when walking and crossing our roads and highways.