Disaster Driving
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!
There have been an alarming number of fatal accidents this summer in East Hampton, almost all involving careless and reckless driving mostly by visitors. The last one happened last night night near the Hess station in Wainscott. I don’t yet know the details but I couldn’t get out to Montauk Highway because it was blocked for hours due to the accident.
I have personally observed people driving recklessly with one hand on the wheel and another with a phone stuck in their ear; making unexpected turns, not signaling, running STOP signs and red lights all while yakking on the phone.
It is bad enough that we have to worry about drunk drivers – we now have to worry about your personal issues that you must resolve while driving?
East Hampton is an oasis of tranquility – it’s a place to relax and savor the extraordinary beauty of our landscape – our flora and fauna – it is not the Indy 500. And speaking of fauna, our animals run free – as they should in the country. Every year, summer visitors run over our cats and dogs – it is disgraceful!
So take a moment to remember why you came here – to relax, enjoy the scenery, go out and have a good time. And add this one other goal – to make it back home in one piece!
Have a fun, enjoyable and safe summer!