Vision Zero Pledge Memorial Page
A memorial to those affected by road death and injury as sent in by those signing the Vision Zero Pledge.
This memorial page is intended to be a place to honour and remember all the people that have died or been injured on our roads. It has been created using information submitted by people signing the Vision Zero Pledge. Due to data protection, any names submitted have been published as initials.
Memorials
| To all of those who have lost their lives or suffered injury on our roads. I want to ensure that I represent all victims but in particular NCG and AG. |
| A family friends son died whilst speeding - I pledge in his memory. |
| In memory of my mother, who was killed by a driver who’d been texting. |
| I pledge this on behalf of DB, my Dad, but also a husband, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. D was killed instantly by joyriders back in 1992 when they slammed into the side of the car he and I were in. |
| CD who died in 1983 because of a drink driver |
| To a 5 year old girl who died as a result of speed. The speed was 36 in a 30! |
| In memory of PC MG |
| In memory of all police officers killed or injured in the line of duty, whilst maintaining safer roads and safeguarding members of the public. |
| In memory of all individuals who have sadly lost their lives on the road |
| I pledge this to the memory of my dear sister who paid for me 6 driving lessons for my 18th birthday starting me on my journey to safe driving & re-education others especially fleet drivers. |
| To all the folks I know living with serious life long injuries after being hit by drivers walking or on their bike, to the folks from my home City, and the cities I visit around the world remembered in ghost bikes, and other roadside memorials as the victims of road death. To anyone who has ever as a cyclist or pedestrian who has experienced intimidation by someone using their vehicle as a weapon to threaten bodily harm. |
| My friend who died aged 17 after a collision with a car. |
| To all those who were lost on the roads. |
| My uncle who was knocked off his grandsons cycle near Bristol. He had only been retired 4 months when it happened in July 1991. He was in a coma for 3 months before he passed over in Oct 1991. |
| The 2 children who died in Wakefield 3 weeks ago. |
| NG taken far too soon. |
| Dedicated to KP who was killed in an RTC as a young driver when we were in 6th form. |
| In memory of my mum, who was killed by a car 30 years ago and who never got to see her children or grandchildren grow. And every life lost or changed on a UK road ❤️ |
| For everyone affected by these incidents, in particular NCG, AG and the girl who lost her life on Queens Drive, Ossett back when I was at school. I don't recall their name now unfortunately but the impact was felt at the time and something that stuck with me. |
| I dedicate my pledge to my sister in law who was tragically killed in 1995 whilst riding her bicycle and teaching her children the safe way to ride. She was hit by a car from behind on a major A road. The driver ran from the scene but was caught, he claimed that his passenger was actually the driver. |
| To all the pedestrians and people on bikes killed or maimed by other road users. |
| All those deaths I had dealings with as a police officer. |
| To all those that have died on our roads. |
| To all those in Kirklees who have been a victim of a road traffic accident and those who are bereaved. |
| Wife’s friend, killed in a close pass incident. |
| Uncle M |
| VM |
| A cyclist hit by a car. |
| To my father who would always say "Green does not mean GO - it means ' go with care if it is safe to do so". |
Remembering victims of crashes
In 1999, an oak tree was planted in Park Square gardens and a memorial plaque was unveiled to commemorate all the people of Leeds who have lost their lives or have been seriously affected by crashes on the city’s roads.
The tree is not intended as a place to lay flowers or other tributes, but rather it is a quiet space for those affected by bereavement or injury, and for the people of Leeds to spend time remembering and reflecting.
The memorial plaque was updated in 2024 to mark the 25th anniversary of the planting of the tree.
Maintenance and promotion of the memorial tree is part of the Leeds Vision Zero 2040 Strategy, and our ongoing commitment to providing support to all those affected by road crashes.
The tree is located at Park Square, Leeds LS1 2NP.
Oakleaf Service of Remembrance
The bereaved family, friends and loved ones of victims are welcome to attend the annual memorial event organized by the charity SCARD. The Oakleaf Service of Remembrance is held in Leeds Minster every year in November, during Brake Road Safety week. For more information contact info@scard.org.uk.
Further information and support
Information about sources of support for anyone affected by a serious or fatal crash is available at Vision Zero Useful Links.