11/10/2008 9:00 PM
By: News 8 Austin Staff
The Austin Police Department wants the community's help to lower the number of traffic fatalities.
During a month and half, traffic accidents have claimed 10 lives. Four incidents involved pedestrians crossing the street, and two involved motorcycles.
Investigators said one of the motorcyclists was not wearing a helmet.
Officers said they are greatly concerned about the high number of lives being lost on the roadways this year.
"We as the police department need the community's help," Sgt. Kris Thompson said."“We are trying to effectively change the driving culture in the city of Austin. We can do enforcement, but that can only take us so far, we need the public's assistance in helping to change the culture and attitudes of people behind the wheel of the car."
So far there are more than 50 traffic deaths in the city this year, compared to 60 last year.
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