Dear Editor:

On Monday, Dec. 1, my daughter in-law walked to Hannaford with my 2-year-old grandson in his stroller.

As she attempted to cross the street, a 17-year-old driver failed to yield and struck the stroller. Thank heaven the toddler suffered only bruises but it could have been a tragedy. The driver stopped briefly and gave his name. My daughter in-law sent the driver on his way because she wanted to get my grandson to the hospital as soon as possible.

I do not know whether this driver has been cited by police, but he should be. Even if it were not a law that drivers yield to pedestrians on crosswalks, common courtesy would dictate that a woman with a stroller should be allowed to cross the street.

I hope the police will reinforce driving laws to this young man and I hope that in future this young man is more alert and responsible in his actions. That crosswalk, by the way, is dangerous for pedestrians.

Denise Gordon

Past resident of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor

Albuquerque, New Mexico