Good Morning!

Too many drivers in my neighborhood (South Boston) ignore the stop signs and speed between the intersections in a densely populated area (read: LOTS OF KIDS PLAYING).

I’ve written letters/spoke with city councilors about it and they assured me police were enforcing the laws.

Well, tragedy struck last night.

BOSTON (MyFoxBoston.com) — Massachusetts State Police are investigating an accident in which a 66-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed.

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The victim has been identified as Rep. Stephen Lynch’s personal friend and longtime attorney, Bill McDermott. Lynch’s office confirmed the news with FOX 25 Thursday morning, but had no further statement.

Read more: http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/21419637/2013/02/27/pedestrian-hit-by-taxi-in-boston#.US9atSuVoOY.facebook#ixzz2MCgKRy6V

Rep Stephen Lynch is in the race for the US Senate seat vacated by John Kerry.

Hopefully this tragedy will change the enforcement for the better.