THE family of a man who died after being knocked down while crossing a busy Darwen road are campaigning for new safety measures.

Pensioner Alec Quinn died from his injuries five days after he was hit by a car when he crossed Duckworth Street, Darwen, on April 24.

His daughters Barbara and Rosalind Quinn and Barbara’s partner Andy Campbell have launched a petition to get railings fitted along the busy stretch of road to prevent another such tragedy occurring.

They all attended Darwen Town Council’s meeting to win the support of the town’s councillors to help them secure 20 metre railings outside the pub.

And they have organised a petition to show that residents in the area are in favour of their proposals - within the first week alone they secured 500 signatures and have collected another 600 thereafter.

Police said Mr Quinn, 69, had walked out in front of the Last Orders pub and straight into the road.

The family believe that railings would act as a barrier to prevent pedestrians stepping into the road and they have been in talks with the police over their plans.

Andy Campbell, who owns Chippy’s Taxis with Barbara, said: “We want to get railings outside the Last Orders pub as it is a busy main road in and out of Darwen.

“We went to a PACT meeting and the local officers said it would be a good idea.

“If there is any fighting outside the pub there is only one door in and one door out. If the bouncers eject anybody they are already into the main road.”

Barbara said: “This is so so important. We don’t go into that pub but we don’t want to think somebody else like my dad’s friends could get hurt.”

Town council John East said: “We take something like his very seriously, there is also the church which is nearby. We will do what we can to support the road safety measures. I am sorry to see you have been put through the trauma and we will lobby this on your behalf.”

Anyone who wants to sign the petition can visit Chippy’s Taxi’s in Railway Road, Darwen.