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LAKEWOOD -- Cars, trucks and busses aren't stopping at a crosswalk on a busy road, neighbors say.
A traffic impact study led to the replacement of the signal light at the intersection of Detroit Avenue and Manor Park 18 months ago.
While Lakewood Police say there hasn't been an increase in the number of accidents, people who live and walk in the area think too many close calls are happening now.
The crosswalk is labeled with a sign, reminding drivers it is state law to stop for people walking in the crosswalk.
Pedestrians also push a button to signal flashing lights at the crossing, but day and night people on foot are often ignored.
"A driver turned right into me. I was coming through the crosswalk and he turned right into me because he didn't see me," said Peggy Young.
Young uses a motorized chair to move around, and she's thankful the day she was hit, her chair sustained the impact.
Shamira Lee takes classes online and frequents the library on Detroit Avenue three to four times a week.
She also says she's narrowly avoided being struck by a car.
"When you try to use this intersection, it's like it's your fault. Because drivers are angry they have to stop or yield," Lee said.
Lakewood Patch editor Colin McEwen investigated some of the complaints from neighbors, and shared his results with Channel 3.
He caught on camera approximately 20 cars speeding by a woman trying to cross the street in a wheel chair, before one finally stopped.
Aileen Snell lives in a 55 and older apartment community near the intersection. She worries over some of her neighbors who have trouble crossing the street -- with or without cars present.
"I can move. If I have to, I can run. But not a lot of people where I live can do that," Snell said.
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