GREENFIELD Residents in Greenfield are calling for increased pedestrian safety measures near a busy shopping center on Melody Lane after an 81-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing the parking lot on Sunday morning.
Right outside Dollar Tree now sits a memorial with a sign labeled "Look Twice" to honor the woman who died as she tried to cross the parking lot.
There are also caution signs in the area urging drivers to slow down. But many in the community say that isnt enough.
They dont have any speed bumps, so that would be good, one resident said.
Signs of slow down or stop signs or make something really bright," said Linda Lanning, a frequent shopper in the area.
The shopping center, located near State Road 9, is often busy with both vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Me