Dear Editor:
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reminds motorists that children will be walking the streets and neighborhoods this Halloween.  
Drivers should be extremely careful Halloween night for pedestrians who may be walking along busy streets going house-to-house trick or treating. These children may not have an adult with them and could dart out into the roadway at anytime.  
Remember, their minds are on getting candy and treats and they may not even notice how close they are walking to a road.  
Parents, please stay with children while out Halloween night and make sure they are being safe while having fun. Tragedies take only a second to happen but also only a second to prevent.  
Have children wear some type of reflective clothing or a light that will allow others to see them. Drivers should also be on the lookout for impaired drivers.  Halloween has become a popular time for adults to come together and in some cases consume alcohol, which increases the chances for impaired drivers.  
Do your part this year to make Halloween safe, watch out for children and never mix alcohol and driving. The Highway Patrol will be out in full force to ensure everyone is being safe.
L/Cpl. Bob Beres
South Carolina Highway Patrol