Tragic Harlow’s family back road safety campaign. Pages 4&5

Family of Harlow Edwards signs petition demanding traffic calming measures in Coupar Angus

The family of tragic toddler Harlow Edwards has backed a campaign to improve safety on roads around Coupar Angus.

The two-year-old’s death during the October school holidays stunned the close-knit community and triggered calls for speed limits to be slashed.

Little Harlow died when she was struck by a car while walking along Forfar Road.

Her older sister Dionne, 17, and six-year-old brother Leon were also badly hurt.

Frustrated safety campaigners took matters into their own hands when they altered road signs at the edge of town to create an unofficial 20mph zone – a move which was condemned by police and council officers.

Now, members of Harlow’s family have signed a petition, demanding Perth and Kinross install new traffic calming measures at Larghan Park.

Mother Sara Edwards, 36, posted online: “There is nothing I can do now to bring my baby back or take away the suffering of my other two children from the injuries they sustained.

“But I will do everything I can to make things safer for all my children and all of the other children who live and play in this area.”

She added: “I would never wish this pain on anyone – our hearts and world are shattered.”

The petition, which has raised more than 1,000 signatures, has also been signed by Dionne.

Last week, she took to social media to post a moving tribute to her little sister.

After returning home from hospital, she wrote: “Not even been home a day and already taking it so bad without Harlow. She was like my wee shadow. Missing my baby.”

The petition is expected to be presented to Perth and Kinross Council in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, work will continue this weekend on a eye-catching memorial to Harlow.

Last month, members of the family helped create a floral tribute to the youngster at Coupar Angus common.

Thousands of crocuses are being planted in memory of the youngster.

The flowers are also part of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Purple 4 Polio campaign.

Another 5,000 bulbs will be planted at the site on Saturday from 10am.

The event has been arranged by the town’s award-winning Pride of Place group.

Chairwoman Anne Easson said: “We want the bulbs to spread right across the top of the common.

“We are inviting people to come and join us, together with Harlow’s family, so that Harlow is remembered in a wonderful splash of purple every year at spring time.”

I will do everything I can to make things safer for all my children and all of the other children who live and play in this area

The road sign altered by angry campaigners in the wake of the tragedy.