A tragic accident has led to a push for stricter truck regulations in Palm Beach County, Florida. More than 1,500 folks have signed a petition seeking to ban semi-trucks from school zones during active hours.

What's driving this: On January 30th, two students were involved in a tragic crash near Woodlands Middle School. They collided on bikes and unfortunately landed in the path of a semi. The outcome was heartbreaking: one child died, and the other was injured.

• The truck driver was cleared of fault by officials.
• The community believes semi-trucks pose a significant risk near schools, prompting them to act.

The petition: Started online, it calls for rerouting semi-trucks away from schools when the school zone lights are flashing. Locals argue this will create a safer space for children.

Some residents are already seeing the petition as a way to keep school zones safe from large vehicles, reported WPBF.

Bottom line: As the petition gains momentum, discussions around its potential impact on local truck routes continue to unfold. The push aims to prevent any more tragedies like the recent one.