Another accident has occurred at the intersection of Routes 68 and 268 near the Butler-Armstrong County line in northeastern Butler County.

This one claimed the life of a 28-year-old Rimersburg woman who was killed shortly after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday when the car in which she was riding and a tractor-trailer collided.

Two others in the car, including the driver, were injured.

According to investigators, the rig was at fault, having failed to stop at a stop sign.

State police Trooper Ronald Kesten said crashes at the intersection are common.

If that’s so, why have state and local officials not sought ways to make the intersection less dangerous?

While somebody’s been at fault for all of the crashes that have occurred there, the question becomes why so many mistakes are being made at the site.

Then, what can be done so there are fewer driver errors there in the future?

The accident prompted much investigation, including work by accident-reconstruction personnel. The deadly scene, pictured on the front page of Thursday’s Butler Eagle, calls out for remedial action at the intersection.

Sometimes a small, low-cost change can improve safety.

State highway personnel should make a thorough study of the intersection and the roadways leading to it and determine what can be done — hopefully very soon — to decrease the accident danger there.

Cheer This could be a difficult time for Evans City to obtain a state or federal revitalization grant, considering the less-than-vibrant economy and money problems in both Harrisburg and Washington, D.C.But it’s commendable that the borough is working toward being ready when such money becomes available.It’s tough for communities to obtain a grant if they don’t have plans in place for how they would use the money. In Evans City, it’s good that the thought process appears to be gearing up regarding what the borough needs and how the needs can and should be addressed.While some of the initial focus has been on small items including the removal of some trees, a downtown mural, decorative streetlights, planters, a flagpole outside the borough building and an oil derrick to commemorate the town’s roots in the oil boom, the efforts must evolve into a comprehensive look at what the whole town needs and development of implementation phases and hoped-for timetables for all that is identified.For now, the town is on the right track in terms of its discussion. That thinking must continue to gain momentum, increasingly involving Evans City residents.Other communities hoping to improve themselves are facing funding challenges like those Evans City will likely face.For now, though, the key is for the community to position itself for a time when funding opportunities do present themselves.Evans City would be wrong to allow discouragement over the lack of current funding to evolve into planning inaction.

Cheer The Glade Run Lake Conservancy, amid the challenge of trying to find $4.2 million to restore the recreational lake, has put forth a great idea that could provide numerous benefits to Mars School District students.To its credit, the school district has expressed interest in pursuing the possibilities.Meanwhile, the district could be a strong ally in encouraging the state to allocate at least some of the money needed for the lake’s restoration.It’s a shame that such a resource, both from the recreational and educational standpoints, is in limbo, having been drained in July 2011, with the state claiming no funds are available for repairing problems at the dam.There’s no doubt that the lake area provides many educational possibilities, especially regarding science classes.It was during a school board meeting on Oct. 3 that Siggy Pehel, conservancy president, plus several other conservancy board members suggested Glade Run educational possibilities.Commendably, their presentation was well received by Matt Friedman, Mars assistant superintendent and director of curriculum, who agreed the lake could be an excellent venue for hands-on learning.The school board meeting set the stage for at least one future meeting regarding the opportunities that the lake area provides.Meanwhile, Becky Miller, a conservancy member, rightly noted that the learning experiences at the lake could inspire future activism on issues calling for community action.The Oct. 3 discussion suggested productive opportunities that should continue to be pursued. State officials should take notice.