Last year, 1,784 people were killed on North Carolina roads.
On the World Day of Remembrance — November 19, 2023 — we Remember, Support & Act to save lives.
Join us at the North Carolina State Capitol grounds on November 19 at 11:00 am for a memorial display and press event.
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Location: North Carolina State Capitol grounds (1 E Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601, Morgan St. side)
Shoe memorial: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Press Event: 11:00 am
Speakers:
- Sylvia Wiggins
- Great Aunt of Samantha Briggs (12 years old) who was hit and killed while crossing the street in November 2022
- Allison Simpson
- Wife of Matt Simpson, who was hit and killed while biking in July 2022
- Debra Franklin
- Board Member of Bike Walk NC
- Tracy Russ
- Chapter leader, NC Families for Safe Streets
If traffic violence has affected you or a loved one, we invite you to join us to honor those lost and injured, and demand safe streets in North Carolina.
Wear yellow and bring a photo of your loved one.
Learn more and RSVP here.
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North Carolina Families for Safe Streets 