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People line up to purchase ice cream from a truck in New York. The Connecticut Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that would require ice cream trucks to install safety features to protect their customers. (Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock)
WALLINGFORD, CT The Connecticut State Senate on Wednesday voted unanimously in favor of a bill that aims to require ice cream trucks to install flashing lights, caution signs, signal arms and mirrors in an effort to keep children safer, the Hartford Courant reports.
The bill was proposed following the death of Tristan Barhorst, a 10-year-old Wallingford boy killed by a passing car after buying ice cream from a truck in his neighborhood.
Responding To Tragedy: New Bill Would Require Stop Signs On Ice Cream Trucks
Responding To Tragedy: New Bill Would Require Stop Signs On Ice Cream Trucks
Sienna Barhorst, 12, holds a picture of brother, Tristan, with parents Christi and Tyler at their residence in Wallingford. Tristan, 10, was struck and killed by a passing vehicle after buying ice cream from an ice cream truck on Friday, June 12, 2020. Tristan was a standout student at Leadership Martial Arts in Southington. Instructor Rick Griffin presented the family an honorary black belt and a karate scholarship fund has been set up in his memory. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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