(La Porte County, IN) - A La Porte County commissioner wants to do something about roadway safety following a fatal accident at a rural intersection last weekend.

Joe Haney says he has already directed the highway department to install additional warning signs at the intersection of Joliet Rd. and CR 900 West, where two children were killed and others were injured in a collision on Saturday, May 25. Spinning reflective markers have already been placed above existing stop signs. "Stop Ahead" signs will be installed early this week. Haney said he spoke with a homeowner near the intersection who obligingly trimmed back bushes along the roadway.

At the next commissioners meeting, Haney intends to ask the county engineer to study other possible improvements. Any additional changes must be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners.

Saturday’s tragic incident, Haney noted, appears to have been caused by a vehicle blowing the stop sign on 900 W.