Senior Citizen Killed in Aberdeen Township Pedestrian Accident, Residents call for Road Improvements
There's something unspeakably sad about an elderly person dying in an accident. A 75-year-old man was killed earlier this month when he was struck by a car while trying to cross the road near the Young Israel of Aberdeen temple in Aberdeen Township. Phillip J. Shiffman had been on his way home from a synagogue. He was rushed to the Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, but died a short while later.
Now, residents are calling for the installation of a crosswalk at Lloyd Road near Idlewild Lane where the pedestrian accident took place. Aberdeen Township authorities have contacted Monmouth County authorities to look into the installation of a crosswalk and other safety precautions in the area. The area doesn’t have heavy pedestrian traffic, but it does have an elementary school.
At Shiffman’s synagogue, worshipers who attend prayer services in the evening have been advised to take precautions to prevent an accident till any safety devices are installed. Aberdeen Township Police Chief John Powers has a few tips for worshipers.
- Wear bright colored clothing while walking in dark areas.
- Cross the roads only at controlled intersections.
- Whenever available, use sidewalks.
As a Monmouth County pedestrian accident lawyer I would like to throw in my tips to the list:
- Always be aware of your surroundings, including the movement of vehicles.
- Avoid distractions, like talking on the cell phone or listening to your iPod while walking.
- Walking home after having had too much to drink can be just as dangerous as driving home intoxicated.
