LETTER: Memorial distracting where drivers need to pay attention

Distracting memorial

I am writing with a concern about the beautiful and ever-growing memorial at the site of the young woman’s demise on Morse Creek curve on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles.

I am deeply empathetic to the great loss family and friends are suffering over this terrible tragedy.

But I find myself looking at the memorial to see what pretty thing has been added, knowing this is a dangerous stretch of road when everyone needs to be attentive to the road.

The pretty lights added so it can be seen at night I find particularly distracting.

I hope this memorial can be placed at a different location soon.

Thanks for reading my letter.

Cynthia Mitchell,

Port Angeles