Hunterdon officials draft traffic changes where student was killed on first day of school

FRANKLIN (Hunterdon) – The county commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday to make the intersection where a teen was killed on her way to the first day of school a four-way stop.

Franklin Township had formally requested the change at the intersection of Route 617 (Sydney Road), Hogback Road, and Lower Landsdown Road after the death 16-year-old Sophia DeTorres in a 7:30 a.m. Aug. 22 accident on the first day of school at North Hunterdon High School .

Three passengers and one driver were injured in the crash and were taken to area hospitals.

More than 4,300 people have signed a change.org petition asking for improvements to the intersection near the municipal building.

“The loss of such a young life is a tragedy that affects our entire community," said Hunterdon County Commissioner Director Jeff Kuhl. "Our goal is to create a safer environment for all road users, especially our young drivers who frequently use this intersection."

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The Office of the County Engineer has recommended that a four-way stop be installed at the intersection.

The commendation was made after a review of crash data, sight distances and the average age and driving experience of drivers in accidents at the intersection.

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