I drive through this intersection fairly often. There are multiple factors that make it dangerous. One is the angle of intersection. The angle that the two roads intersect at makes it very difficult to judge the distance of approaching cross-traffic.
The other problem with this intersection is that cross traffic on Hwy 30 is (more often than not) going well in excess of the 40 mph speed limit. The speed limit going East on 4th street is only 40mph until just past the Newberry intersection towards the airport. I am not sure what the signs say going west from the airport just after crossing the bridge. |
 | Posted by Philip - 8/17/2009 9:58:33 AM
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Well, nitemare, in this case or at least my post,it was meant in the ''playful'' manner. I think it is referred to (harmlessly) as "ribbing". If I didn''t care for the journalism of this paper, I wouldn''t bother with it either on-line or in print. And I am sure that Ben is a big enough man to take some ''ribbing''. Oh,yea...glad to know you pay such close attention to ALL of my posts. Thanks. |
 | Posted by sensible - 8/16/2009 12:29:02 PM
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You say North Platte drivers are disrespectful? I guess that depends on your personal experiences. During construction on S Hwy 83, I have never once been left standing while trying to merge into heavy traffic. Someone always stops to let me and other traffic merge, and we don''t have to wait long. When the Jeffers/Francis street lights are malfunctioning local drivers with the right of way on Jeffers allow traffic on Francis to pass also, without police guiding the traffic. At that same intersection, drivers on the Jeffers will often yield the right-of-way to customers of the Time Saver. So don''t lump everyone in North Platte together and call us disrespectful, especially based on the alleged driving skills of an Iowa pickup driver who didn''t pay attention to all the signage and warning lights at a difficult but otherwise well marked intersection. |
 | Posted by inthepan - 8/16/2009 12:27:28 PM
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storm watcher: great post! i completely agree with your comment of the disrespectful drivers in north platte.
sensible: given other post that you have put on here, i highly doubt you were "teasing".
esther: cited from wikipedia.com- Teasing is a word with many meanings. In human interactions, teasing comes in two major forms, playful and hurtful. In mild cases, and especially when it is reciprocal, teasing can be viewed as playful and friendly. However, teasing is often unwelcome and then it takes the form of harassment. In extreme cases, teasing may escalate to actual violence, and may even result in abuse, potentially meeting the legal definition of child abuse.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teasing |
 | Posted by nitemare - 8/16/2009 7:53:22 AM
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Look up the definition of teasing. I think we can be more supportive and creative with comments or responses than we''ve done much about on this page. Ben reports. We all make errors. Let''s get on with the news. Thank you, Ben. And George. |
 | Posted by Esther - 8/15/2009 10:51:32 PM
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Oh nitmare...did you stop to think that maybe some of us were ''teasing''. Lighten up. |
 | Posted by sensible - 8/15/2009 10:11:42 PM
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Maybe the State will buy the stop lights the City is planning to take out........
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 | Posted by Storm Watcher - 8/15/2009 9:59:34 PM
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And pass on the right side on Fourth street..... even the State Troopers that know better.... |
 | Posted by Storm Watcher - 8/15/2009 9:54:52 PM
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While you all are off topic, however amusing, The fact remains that this accident happened. I will put this young couple into my prayers. The fact remains that the drivers around here roll stop signs, blow off yellow lights, and fail to yield the right of way at a four way stop. How many of us know who has the right of way at an unmarked intersection? The people in this town dont know how to drive respectfully, period. "I think I can beat him through the intersection..." Keep it up, you pay my wages, and those of the people at the Hospital and Mortuaries. Dont drink and drive, the life you save might be mine..... |
 | Posted by Storm Watcher - 8/15/2009 9:52:20 PM
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i gotta agree with george on this. how incredibly pathetic and rude to go that over the deep end over a date.
i dont know ben, but what i do know is that those of you who posted your negative statements should feel like a real a** about now. how rude!!!! |
 | Posted by nitemare - 8/15/2009 6:34:09 PM
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The date has been corrected; some people try to make mountains out of molehills. Ben is talented at this work and covering stories well. |
 | Posted by George Lauby - 8/15/2009 5:26:38 PM
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Ben thank you for giving us the story on the accident. Common sense told me that the date was an error. I am sure that will not be the first or last mistake that will be printed. NO offense Frank, but I think Ben is off to a great career in news |
 | Posted by lake front mama - 8/15/2009 1:35:56 PM
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Wow! August 29th hasn''t even gotten here yet and he is predicting a crash!! I wish he could predict what is going to happen in my life down the road!! Wow! |
 | Posted by tax5555 - 8/15/2009 11:11:56 AM
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Would be more believable of a screw up if it were a story happening on the 19th or something, but wow.
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 | Posted by used2tele - 8/15/2009 10:06:38 AM
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Something good has come from this report and talk-back. Platypus you spelled "a" correct. And for the rest of the talk-backers. I guess we have to guess what type of "a" hole you want to be. I''m shootin for "a" hole to China. Come on talk-backers what kind of "a" hole do you want to be. the floor is open! Not meaning theres "a" hole in it. Its open for discussion! That was fun! oops off subject also. |
 | Posted by eagle eye - 8/15/2009 4:35:08 AM
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You guys are a-holes. Just sayin'' .... |
 | Posted by Northplatypus - 8/14/2009 11:02:17 PM
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Ben is the same person that reported a story that included the town Holy Oak, Colorado. I still dont know where that is!! Ben is no Frank, thats for sure! |
 | Posted by thatsright - 8/14/2009 10:46:53 PM
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Gee,I thought maybe he was trying his hand at being a psychic. |
 | Posted by sensible - 8/14/2009 9:49:09 PM
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I was thinking the same thing. I thought you followed your stories thoroughly Ben? And by the way this isn''t a love letter as you have previously proclaimed. Buy a calendar. |
 | Posted by Disturbed - 8/14/2009 6:23:49 PM
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Shouldn''t the accident have happened August 13 @ 9:50 pm. I listened to it on the scanner last night. |
 | Posted by OldGold347 - 8/14/2009 6:18:53 PM
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