Just another example of cars driving at extreme speeds down Annaquatucket. My thoughts and prayers go out to the woman's family but as a resident and regular runner on Annaquatucket, I think there should be speed bumps put in to slow people down. There have been multiple occasions where I have had to jump out of the way of a speeding car to avoid being hit.

she was my friend. let her family and friends grieve! now is not the time or place for this debate!

I used to live on Annaquatucket Rd down by the HS, and always thought that it was a dangerous road to start with. It is narrow and hard to navigate especially if your speeding. My heart and prayers go out to the womans family.

This is the same debate as we had on Doug Roth. In fact both issues are valid. In the Roth case, another NK 40-something left behind a family he dearly loved, but that doesnt blank out the conversation about a public memorial for a public official with a less than stellar official record. Two separate issues, both right. In THIS case, this individual did not plan to leave this world, and it is a true tragedy for the family, extended family, and friends. But that doesnt blank out the opportunity to discuss safe driving!

So, lets stop being shy about controversial issues, because to allow the passing of someone to obscure what could be a useful conversation that in this case may save a life, would needlessly add another dimension to the loss.

I am so sorry for this woman and her family. This is an awful tragedy, regardless of the circumstances. I live off Annaquatucket and drive the road several times daily. I can't believe the town has not put sidewalks in. There are countless runners, walkers, bicyclists, etc. young and old traveling on that street. Kids walking home from the high school, middle school, etc. Kids on the middle school and high school track and other sports teams running in groups. Not to mention the countless young people walking down to Jitters after school. Please, NK, please extend the sidewalks on Annaquatucket down to the Oak Hill Tavern. Even better, all the way up to the gulf gas station intersection as well. There is SO much foot traffic here, at all times day or night. It is so dangerous and I would hate for an incident to happen before we take action. Again, very sorry to have lost a member of our community this way. :/

Excellent post, Sheriff...horrible that someone lost their life; amazing no one was coming in the opposite direction as is usually the case. I wish the School Dept would reconsider the practice of allowing the track teams to run on this road. All the years of watching them run IN the road most afternoons makes me think this is a disaster waiting to happen.

Condolences and prayers to her family. Never easy losing a loved one no matter the circumstances of their death.

This is an article about a women's tragic death. She was a mom, a sister, a niece, a neighbor, an aunt, & a dear friend. be respectful. if you have issues about speeding, sidewalks, or anything else, take it up with the town. this is not the forum. those who make the decisions most likely are not reading your comments, her children and loved ones are...

You are right Natalie. I was just talking about the danger on that road at night. A swerve to avoid hitting a person or even an animal. It could happen to any one of us, Even traveling at 25 or 30 mph. My prayers go out to her family and friends.

Natalie, I'm sorry for your loss. Please click the "flag as inappropriate" button on Sherrif's post. It's not ok to use an article about a tragic accident to trash a dad, husband, brother, friend and neighbor that we also lost too soon.

I agree with Natalie this is not the time or place to talk of speeding or side walks. My heart goes out to Tina's family and friends, I am sorry for your loss.

I live next door to the spot where this terrible accident happened. The minute I saw her car, I started to cry, and to pray for her, for her family and friends. It was bad. That curve is awful, and unfortunately, not the first time someone has hit that stump or rear-ended cars turning into side roads right after the curve. It's dangerous. I see kids from NKHS and many, many town residents running, walking and biking on Annaquatucket every day, and it is only a matter of time before a pedestrian gets killed. I have spoken up about sidewalks to the town to no avail, and decided Saturday night to put my foot down and make something happen. Guardrails, sidewalks, flashing signs - something. This should never have happened. My heart goes out to Tina's loved ones. Please know that something good will come out of this eventually. Her death will prevent others, I promise you that.

Hey folks,
This seems to be a pretty hot topic, so I went ahead and made a separate article about the safety issues of Annaquatucket. I'm also asking for residents to name other roads that they also consider dangerous for pedestrians, bicyclists, runners, etc.
Feel free to move the discussion over here: http://northkingstown.patch.com/articles/which-nk-roads-need-sidewalks

thanks Sam:) It IS an important discussion and I do hope that it can bring about change...

Very cool... modern media is better