Rep. Mary Franson introduces Blake's Law named after Blake Nohre of Miltona - Alexandria Echo Press
MILTONA – Julie Nohre of Miltona wants to see a change in where bicyclists ride on the road. She believes that if her son, Blake, would have been riding against traffic instead of with traffic he would still be alive today.
Blake Nohre, 14, died on July 14, 2020, when he was struck by a motorist who came up behind him on County Road 9 NE south of Carlos . Blake was riding with two other friends – Nick Lambertson, who was seriously injured in the crash and Jayden Tatro, who was not injured.
Julie contacted Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, to see if she would introduce a bill – Blake’s Law, named after Julie’s son – that would keep cyclists and motorists safe.
“I want to see a change, to save the lives of other children,” said Julie. “I worry about other kids because I see so many distracted drivers. I want other kids to be safe.”
Rep. Franson introduced Blake’s Law in February. In an email update, she said, “Blake Nohre of Miltona, a 14-year-old boy, and a good friend of my sons, died tragically when he was bicycling with friends. I attended the funeral and after discussions with his mother, I drafted legislation to address her desire to change the law.”
She said Blake’s Law would require bicyclists to ride on the other side of the road so they can see oncoming traffic.
“I look forward to seeing this bill become law so we can keep our roads safe for our children and all Minnesotans,” Franson said in her email update.
Julie said she would love to share her story with legislators because she really wants to see a difference.
She also shared that the Nohre family has started the Blake Lee Nohre Foundation to help fund youth lifetime fishing licenses for children in the community. The foundation website can be found at https://julienohre2.wixsite.com/website .
“One of Blake’s passions was fishing so we thought it was a great way to give back to the community in memory of Blake,” said Julie. “He was such a giver of life and that is what he would have wanted us to do.”
According to the website, the foundation has already provided three licenses.
The family has also adopted the stretch of road where Blake died through the Adopt-A-Highway program.
“I plan to do more so the community doesn’t forget him,” said Julie.
source: https://www.echopress.com/community/rep-mary-franson-introduces-blakes-law-named-after-blake-nohre-of-miltona
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