One hundred and eight people lost their lives in road collisions in Kilkenny between 1997 and 2009, and to recognise this a day has been set aside to remember these people.
On World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday November 21, the Road Safety Authority, An Garda Síochána, and PARC Road Safety Group are asking the people of Kilkenny to think about the victims of road collisions.
RSA chairman Gay Byrne has urged people to remember the victims of road tragedies and think about their own behaviour on the roads.
“World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims gives us an opportunity to remember those who have died on our roads and the families, friends, and communities who have been devastated by their loss,” Mr Byrne said. “But it also reminds us of just how vulnerable we all are on the roads. In a split second, everything can change — that’s all it takes for tragedies to happen on our roads. It is up to each and every one of us to do as much as we can to ensure we make the right decisions when we are using the roads.
“Shockingly, it is estimated that another 50 lives will be lost on our roads before the year is out. So on World Remembrance Day, remember not only the people who have died on our roads, but the other preventable tragedies that will happen before the end of the year. And then ask yourself, what can I do to make sure that fewer families are grieving for their loved ones this Christmas.”
Further information on the activities taking place to mark World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims is available at www.rsa.ie
