Avoiding future tragedies

The tragic death of 62-year-old Sharon Broecking has called renewed attention to the busy area of Post Road East where she was struck by a car Tuesday evening.

It's the second fatality in two years at nearly the same spot, an area where lots of pedestrians cross the road on their way to Stop & Shop. Ms. Broecking was struck by a car after she left the store; she was in the crosswalk, but it was already dark.

Whatever the outcome of the investigation into the accident, it seems clear that a traffic light is needed at the crosswalk, and First Selectman Gordon Joseloff is reported ready to renew his request to the state for that to happen. It needs to happen soon.