THE parents of a schoolgirl killed on a notorious road in Radcliffe have joined a national campaign to reduce road casualties.
David Jones and Elaine Pickwick, of Olsberg Close, Radcliffe, say they have received comfort from national charity RoadPeace, since the death of their 15-year-old daughter Natalie Danielle in February.
The Radcliffe High School pupil died after being in collision with a Toyota MR2 as she crossed Bolton Road with a friend, near the junction with Canute Street.
The group campaigns to make roads safer for pedestrians and drivers.
A plaque has now been erected on a pelican crossing near to where Natalie was killed, with a picture of the youngster and the name and logo of the charity.
"We just hope this helps to make drivers realise the speeds they are travelling at, and helps stop this happening to another family. We get comfort now from helping to stop accidents like this."
Mr Allan Ramsay, a long-serving member of RoadPeace, who lives in Radcliffe, said: "I was pleased to hear that the family had received so much support from RoadPeace, but in an ideal world such groups shouldn't have to exist.
"I hope people passing this plaque take more notice and are more patient and courteous while driving and help make the streets a safer place."
Since 2001, there have been 28 reported accidents on Bolton Road, resulting in 40 casualties, including two fatalities.
Last month, Greater Manchester Police identified Bolton Road as an accident blackspot and targeted speeding drivers with mobile cameras.
THE parents of a schoolgirl killed on a notorious road in Radcliffe have joined a national campaign to reduce road casualties.
David Jones and Elaine Pickwick, of Olsberg Close, Radcliffe, say they have received comfort from national charity RoadPeace, since the death of their 15-year-old daughter Natalie Danielle in February.
The Radcliffe High School pupil died after being in collision with a Toyota MR2 as she crossed Bolton Road with a friend, near the junction with Canute Street.
The group campaigns to make roads safer for pedestrians and drivers.
A plaque has now been erected on a pelican crossing near to where Natalie was killed, with a picture of the youngster and the name and logo of the charity.
He said: "The group has been brilliant and we have joined them to help support other people in our situation."
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