Target: Curtis Cheeks III, Chief of Police, High Point Police Department
Goal: Protect people, animals, and their protectors from dangerous road conditions.
A heartbreaking has reportedly occurred in High Point, where a 48-year-old woman, Tu Cam Phan, was struck and killed by a vehicle while selflessly checking on an injured animal in the roadway. Reports indicate that Phan had stopped her vehicle in the center turn lane to attend to the injured creature when she was tragically hit by an oncoming car, resulting in her untimely death. The loss of Phan, who showed remarkable compassion in her final moments, has left her family and community in mourning and raises serious questions about road safety in the area.
Further details from the preliminary investigation reveal that the driver who allegedly hit Phan remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement, and is not suspected of speeding or impairment. However, the incident merits a thorough investigation into any factors that may have contributed to the tragedy, especially as this marks the seventh traffic fatality in High Point in 2025. The community deserves transparency and accountability in such tragic events, and without appropriate action, the message may be conveyed that reckless driving will go unpunished.
It is imperative to demand a thorough investigation by the High Point Police Department that leads to appropriate consequences for those whose actions may lead to tragic outcomes and to implement stringent measures that protect both animals and pedestrians on the road. Traffic fatalities due to negligence cannot continue to be overlooked, and there must be accountability for those involved in incidents of this nature.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Chief of Police Cheeks,
The community is grieving following the tragic death of Tu Cam Phan, who lost her life while trying to assist an injured animal on the roadway. The circumstances surrounding this incident are deeply concerning, especially given that it marks the seventh traffic fatality in High Point this year. Phan’s compassion in her final moments stands in stark contrast to the apparent lack of accountability for the circumstances that led to her untimely death.
While the driver allegedly involved remained at the scene and is not suspected of wrongdoing, a serious review of the events leading up to this fatality is essential. The community deserves reassurance that every measure is being taken to ensure road safety and to prevent further tragedies.
We urge you to take immediate action to ensure that an in-depth investigation is conducted and that appropriate consequences are enforced to protect the lives of pedestrians and animals alike. The lives lost in road incidents must not be in vain, and accountability is critical to enhancing safety measures in our community.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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