Families and officials gather to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
For Immediate Release: Nov 15 2024
Bismarck, ND - Families and friends of those who lost their lives or were severely injured in motor vehicle crashes joined state and local officials at the State Capitol on Friday to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
This annual international event honors the millions of people who are killed and millions more who are injured on the world’s roads each year. It also serves as a call to action to prevent such tragedies. Vision Zero hosted its fourth observance in North Dakota, raising awareness about the lives lost on the state’s roads every year.
Today’s event featured a temporary memorial created by families of road traffic victims with items to represent their loved ones, as well as information on North Dakota’s Crash Memorial Wall.
Speakers this year included representatives from state government as well as Sarah and Arlin Fischer who lost Sarah's son Cameron Bolton in a motor vehicle crash. The Fischer's keep Cameron’s memory alive through their organization, Crosses for Cameron, which advocates for organ donation.
"We are passionate about saving lives by sharing Cameron's story of his car crash and his gift of life through organ donation. We are also committed to helping others find healing through the Garden of Healing in Fargo. As a living memorial, the garden supports various forms of healing for those affected by loss or illness," said Fischer. “
Concrete Daisiez donated flowers for the families in attendance and a moment of silence was observed for 79 seconds to represent the 79 lives lost on North Dakota roads so far in 2024.
Learn more about the Vision Zero strategy and its traffic safety campaigns at VisionZero.ND.gov.
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