COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A state senator and the family of a woman who was killed at an Ohio Taco Bell are pushing for a proposed law that would mandate bypass lanes at new drive-thrus.
On Aug. 14, Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) announced he has drafted a bill titled Megan’s Way Out, which would require businesses constructing new drive-thrus or undergoing significant renovations to install a bypass lane that is at least 10 feet wide to allow vehicles to exit easily and to provide an access point for first responders. Weinstein plans to file the bill next week, according to his office.
The legislation was announced exactly one year after Megan Keleman, 25, was fatally shot at a single-lane Taco Bell drive-thru in the Summit County city of Stow. Jason Williams, 53, ran into Keleman’s car from behind before shooting her to death and then taking his own life.
Sitting between two cars and left without an exit, Keleman was unable to escape, and first responders struggled to reach her after the shooting. Police have said the pair did not know each other, and Williams’ motive is unknown.
“The tragic loss of Megan Keleman highlighted a glaring safety risk in many drive-thru lanes across the state,” Weinstein said. “This bill ensures that no Ohioan will ever again be trapped in a drive-thru without a way out or without access to help when it’s needed most.”
Both Keleman’s family and the mayor of Stow, John Pribonic, joined Weinstein at the announcement and expressed support for the bill.
New video shows Grove City chase that ended in fatal crash“All businesses must provide a safe environment, inside and out,” Keleman’s father, Nick Keleman, said. “A one-lane drive-thru that traps people without a way to escape is simply not safe.”
The legislation provides exceptions for businesses located on properties without sufficient space for a bypass lane. Weinstein said this helps ensure the bill is fair for small or “space-constrained” establishments.
The City of Stow is not waiting for a state law to pass before acting to prevent a similar tragedy. In early August, Stow City Council introduced its own ordinance called Megan’s Way Out, which would also require bypass lanes at new drive-thrus. It is expected to receive a vote this month.
Some Ohio cities – including Gahanna, Dayton and Cleveland – already have zoning codes that require bypass lanes at drive-thrus.
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