'My son is scared, he doesn't want to live here' after crash says Wycombe resident
The busy road in High Wycombe regularly sees car crashes, according to residents who have said their mental health is being impacted.
There has been no statement from police on the cause of the fatal crash on July 24.
The force has not linked speeding or road layout to the crash.
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Residents of Daws Hill Lane have expressed their fear about collisions on the road and have said they want to see improved signage, a change to the speed limit, speed cameras and speed bumps.
Members of the community expressed concern about the road, which has multiple schools on it.
Rehana Mehmod stated: "My son is scared, he doesn't want to live here any more."
She expressed that she is scared too and said, "it is really bad".
Rehana praised the emergency services for their quick response, but said that there needs to be something changed on the road to protect people.
She stated that collisions on the road are regular and said she would never get used to them, that it is always a shock.
One resident added that she would like to see speed bumps on the road, and another said he wanted any traffic calming measures.
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Lasen Wanni Arachchige said: "We think that it would be good to get a 30 speed limit, maybe a speed camera."
His mother, Shamanthi added that she has seen a lot of crashes on the road with cars and debris ending up in her driveway.
She expressed that it has become overwhelming for the family which has been living on the road since 2016.
She said: "It is impacting my younger one, his mental health."
The family had rushed to the scene after hearing the crash on July 24, had attempted to help and called 999.
Lasen described their swift reaction as being just instinct.
He said he was in shock, but said that they are "used to accidents happening".
The family is appealing for change on the road.
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