Sen. Hwang Green-Lights Bill to Tackle Rising Toll of Wrong-Way Driving Tragedies
June 2, 2023Sen. Hwang Green-Lights Bill to Tackle Rising Toll of Wrong-Way Driving Tragedies
In a significant move aimed at enhancing road safety, the Senate unanimously approved a bill addressing the rising incidence of wrong-way driving.
This action follows a series of tragic accidents resulting in 15 fatalities from 27 wrong-way crashes in just five months of 2023. There were 13 wrong-way crashes statewide last year, resulting in 22 deaths. The frequency of these preventable incidents has deeply affected the Senate, prompting them to search for solutions to curb these tragedies.
Sen. Tony Hwang, R-Fairfield, highlighted the urgent need for such measures, emphasizing the startling 500% increase in fatal wrong-way driving incidents. He also acknowledged the many near-miss incidents that often go unreported. “It is a preventable tragedy,” Hwang stated, underscoring the importance of common sense and respect for road rules.
