The Editor,
Re. "Investigation continues into fatal Mariner crash" (The Tri-City News, Dec. 5).
It was encouraging to read that there will be further investigation into the tragic accident that killed Deborah Seol. It was also encouraging to see some speed enforcement on Mariner Way a few months ago, albeit for a brief time. There also needs to be some enforcement on Chilko Drive as it has become the new speedway for drivers.
Our property backs onto Chilko and this year, in a 10-month period, we have had three hits to our property. We have suffered extensive damage to our property. Fortunately, there have been no major injuries or loss of life but it's just a matter of time before something more serious happens.
After repeated requests to Coquitlam's engineering department, its representatives claim they did an investigation based on stats from years ago, totally outdated and irrelevant. After our third hit Nov. 17, I sent another request to the city that has been ignored.
Any suggestion of safety features outside our property on this stretch of road have been dismissed as being "too dangerous for drivers." I have asked for speed enforcement, flashing signs, anything that will deter the speeding and get drivers to focus on their driving.
It's time for the city of Coquitlam and Coquitlam RCMP to step up and provide safety for pedestrians, homeowners and drivers before there is another fatality.
Sandra Ireland, Coquitlam
