14 killed or injured on the roads

FOURTEEN cyclists and pedestrians have been killed on roads in north Warrington over the last year – and local MP Helen Jones is calling on people to “look out for each other” to reduce the worrying toll.
As part of national Road Safety Week, the MP is also calling on the government to take action to reduce deaths and serious injuries on the roads.
Five deaths occur on UK roads every day – and cyclists and pedestrians are particularly at risks.
After years of consistent progress in reducing deaths and serious injuries, sharp increases in the past two quarters of this year have alarmed road safety experts and campaigners.
Government figures released last month showed that deaths and
serious injuries on the roads rose by four per cent in the first quarter of the year, compared with last year. Cyclist casualties rose by 18 per cent.
The Warrington North MP (pictured) said: “Sadly, we have seen 14 cyclists and pedestrians killed or seriously injured in Warrington North on our roads in the past year.
“Safer roads are needed for more people to travel by foot or bike. The impacts go beyond those killed and injured. Everyone is affected by road danger. Speeding traffic is the most common concern in our communities, a big barrier to walking and cycling.
“This Road Safety week I am calling on people to look out for each
other. Whether you be a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist, we need to respect each other on the roads. It is time the government ended their complacency on road safety and reversed their decision to axe targets to cut the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads.”