Editorial : In light of accidents, students must take precautions to remain safe on campus
During the weekend, two students were injured after being struck by vehicles.
The first incident happened on South Campus early Saturday morning. A student was hit by a Centro bus while trying to cross from one side of the street to the other. The second incident occurred on Comstock Avenue in front of Sigma Alpha Mu on Sunday night. The first student was treated for non-life-threatening injuries to the head and the second student suffered a broken leg.
The two incidents serve as a reminder for all members of the Syracuse University community to remember basic safety on campus. Pedestrians must look both ways before crossing the street and should cross major roads in the crosswalk when the walk signal is on. At night, pedestrians should look for well-lit areas and try not to wear dark clothing. Pedestrians should minimize distractions while walking out in public. Don’t try to cross the street while texting or listening to music.
At night, students should also travel in groups and care for one another’s safety. Young adults often feel immune to the dangers of the real world, but these two accidents show that we are not immune.
The incidents also serve as a reminder for drivers on campus to be vigilant. Student drivers and those who drive through campus frequently know jaywalking happens and should follow basic safety tips, too. The tips that apply to pedestrians apply to drivers as well. Keep your eyes on the road. Don’t be distracted by cellphones, music or other passengers in the car.
It is fortunate the two students suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the accidents this weekend. But the incidents are a jarring reminder to all on campus that we are not invincible.
