A rural Illinois county has left a dangerous intersection unmarked for fear of incurring liability for injuries.
A couple weeks ago, the intersection of Falcon and Grosbeak Roads in Tamaroa, Illinois claimed another life when a car was struck on the side by a pick-up truck as the two tried to cross at the same time.
Theresa Knapp, who lives in a house on the corner of the intersection, has offered to buy four stop signs and four stop ahead signs to be posted along each road leading up to the four-way crossing. Right now, there is no warning of an intersection, no stop, and a speed limit of 55 miles per hour. Knapp has witnessed many close-calls out her window.
Though the signs would not cost the county any money, the county has yet to accept the offer. Since the intersection has never been marked, the county holds no legal fault for any injuries incurred. If they were to erect signs, the county would become liable if they were stolen or vandalized.
You can’t say Perry County, Illinois does not have its priorities.