ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Mike Murray's Parkinson's disease has him confined to a wheelchair.
His condition makes an east Orange County crosswalk roundabout a safety issue for him.
“I'm not exaggerating when I say I've almost gotten killed,” Murray said.
What You Need To Know
- Mike Murray says it's difficult for drivers to see him in the roundabout at Waterford Chase Parkway and Belhaven Drive
- Murray, who is confined to a wheelchair, says he has had multiple close calls
- Orange County is reviewing what changes can be made that can help prevent Murray from getting hit
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He says it's challenging to cross Waterford Chase Parkway at the roundabout with Belhaven Drive, close to Avalon Park Boulevard.
“It's dangerous because it has a blind spot,” Murray said.
Because he is lower to the ground, it can be difficult for drivers to see him, causing multiple close calls.
We told Orange County Public Works Division about the problem.
An Orange County Public Works Division spokesperson says the county will evaluate the roundabout to see whether any additional traffic control improvements can be installed to reduce the possibility of Murray getting hit.
”Most people are good at stopping, but there are people that don't understand the state law about stopping for people in the crosswalk, especially in a wheelchair,” Murray said.
The county indicated it also plans to work with the sheriff’s office to make sure drivers are yielding to Murray and others in the crosswalk.
“I want to stay alive,” Murray said. “I got things I want to do, people I want help.”
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