I am writing anonymously to bring attention to a serious safety concern involving the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood.
A team member of the Diplomat was struck by a vehicle today at around 8am while attempting to cross ocean drive (A1A) This incident raises serious questions about pedestrian safety in the area, especially since the pedestrian bridge was removed.
The bridge provided a safer way for guests and employees to cross the road. Now, guests are expected to cross the street while carrying luggage, sometimes with children, and employees also have to cross the roadway as part of their daily routines.
This is not just an inconvenience—it is a safety issue. The incident involving a team member today should serve as a warning that something needs to be done before someone is seriously injured or killed.
I hope you will consider looking into why the bridge was removed? what safety measures are currently in place? and whether enough is being done to protect both resort guests and employees.
People’s safety should come before saving money or reducing costs.
I am choosing to remain anonymous because I am concerned about potential consequences for speaking publicly, but I believe this issue deserves attention.
Thank you for taking the time to look into this matter.
Anonymous
UPDATE: “They were transported to the hospital non-life threatening injuries” – fire chief Levy
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That definitely needs to be replaced. The number of accidents right at that location.... Just wait till it's a visiting child on their way to their first and last cruise
I worked there sometime ago and even if I didn't that light and the crosswalk are very obvious from the parking garage and the hotel. I'm not trying to be harsh I'm trying to State the obvious if you can't walk across the street how should you be driving a car across the street for real there are rules in place.
To the left and right of the Diplomat are two crosswalks. I’m curious if the employee was using the light and crosswalk or running across like they usually do without the light. I’ve nearly hit them at night on more than one occasion.
The bridge was unsafe 🤣
I live next door and from my balcony have watched employees crossing in the middle before the crosswalk and still they need to walk towards the parking lot. You can see a path that has been cut out due to this practice. The bridge was a nice to have since they could also place advertising banners for football game championships etc….The fact is people don’t want to follow instructions and cross at the crosswalk. When I walk to Publix I cross at a crosswalk, for those who want to go against the grain they take a chance. The question is, did this person get hit at the crosswalk?
Wait for crossing light. 🤦♂️
Years ago somebody got hit and died that's why they put the bridge up two step forward one step back
Did they cross the walk area with the light? Or did that person walk across area with no light? I’ve seen that happen to many times!
Because things are too often built without the forethought of maintenance
Sorry to read this - hope he is ok - there is a traffic light there - there was a sign posted with parking rates at the entrance to the Icon parking garage. What happens when the Icon buildings are built and the residents walk over to use the Diplomat Hilton amenities?
When was that bridge last open for use?
The bridge failed an inspection and needed to be removed. However, the original need for the bridge still exist. Who puts up the money to design and install a new bridge?