LANSING, (Mich.) WLNS — Tuesday, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and LPD Chief Robert Backus talked to the media about how they plan to cease tragedies like final Thursday’s five-car crash from taking place once more
On the time of Tuesday morning’s press convention, officers have been unaware of the loss of life of one of many individuals concerned, however many in Lansing are upset, questioning if the town might do extra to cease reckless driving.
Schor stated he is “angry” about what occurred on Thursday, however stated ending reckless driving is not really easy. Backus says LPD is struggling to workers its site visitors unit.
“They’re not fully staffed, In a ideal situation we would have 6 officers in there and a sergeant. Right now we have 4 total people,” stated Chief Backus.
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Schor stated each metropolis is struggling to rent sufficient officers, however he is aware of dashing is a matter in Lansing.
“We have just seen folks that are going way too fast on all of our streets. When folks see excessive speed, please call 911, it’s dangerous, our cops wanna hear it,” stated Schor.
He additionally identified that MDOT is in control of the pace restrict on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., the place final week’s crash befell, so these adjustments have to return on the state stage. Nonetheless, there are different choices Schor believes might assist clear up the issue.
“For me, one of the best solutions right now are what are called red light cameras, you put a camera on a traffic light and the camera can gauge speed, can gauge if a car blows through a red light,” stated Schor.
Officers say there have been 203 tickets issued within the common space of the crash thus far this 12 months. Since 2023, throughout the town of Lansing, police say they’ve issued 126 citations for both reckless or careless driving. Backus needs individuals to recollect the implications of their actions.
“I just think this is 2 people that made a horrible decision, and it affected the lives of 11 other people,” stated Backus.
The crash remains to be below investigation. Officers say they should type out extra particulars earlier than potential prosecution.
