Lafayette community working to keep kids safe after accidents [Video]

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — The Lafayette community is joining forces after two cars hit two kids off Baseline Road last week within less than 24 hours.

The first crash was reported just after 4 p.m. Thursday on Baseline Road at King Street. The second second crash was reported on Baseline Road at Roser Drive, just after 8 a.m. Friday. The two intersections are about a quarter mile from one another.  

“It hits close to home,” said Jennie Fletemeyer, whose daughter gets on and off the bus at the intersection of Baseline Road and King Street. “I want to help the drivers know about this crosswalk so that kids and our community can cross safely and confidently. So we want to set them up for success and we …