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Newton Poppleford councillors to have say on crossing changes

BBC The crossing where Mr Cooper was hit by the car on the A3052BBC
Cameras could be installed to catch drivers jumping the crossing lights

Parish councillors are to be consulted on road safety improvements after a pensioner died after being hit by a passing car.

Ken Cooper, 93, died after the accident on a pedestrian crossing in Newton Poppleford, east Devon in 2020.

A report on changes such as a 20mph limit will go to the parish council.

Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council's Cabinet member for highways, said it was "important for the parish council to prioritise options".

Other options included a camera to catch drivers jumping the pedestrian crossing's red lights.

"Lets see what we can do to improve safety for the villagers of Newton Poppleford," said Mr Hughes.

Cooper family Mr Cooper with his daughter Beverley who has started the petitionCooper family
Ken Cooper, 93, pictured with his daughter Beverley, died after the accident on a pedestrian crossing
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