More than 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for urgent safety changes at Hickley’s Corner following a series of serious incidents, including a fatal crash on New Year’s Day.

Residents say the junction has been a concern for years, but recent events have intensified calls for action.

A 21-year-old man died after a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at Hickley’s Corner just after 1am on New Year’s Day.

Then on March 4 at around 9pm, a teenage boy was left with life-threatening injuries after a collision involving a white BMW at the junction.

Campaigners say the incidents are part of a wider pattern, with several serious accidents in recent years reinforcing long-standing concerns about safety at the junction.

The petition calls on local authorities to take three critical steps to enhance safety at Hickley’s Corner: lower the speed limit from the current 50mph on both sides to 30mph, implement speed cameras to monitor and penalise speeding drivers, and install red light cameras to ensure motorists comply with traffic signals.

Campaigners say one of the incidents resulted in the loss of a life, while two others left individuals with devastating, life-changing injuries, describing the situation as unacceptable and in urgent need of action to prevent further tragedies.

Following pressure from the local community, Surrey Highways has reduced the speed limit eastbound towards Aldershot and Guildford from 50mph to 40mph, though residents argue more comprehensive measures are still needed.

Petition organiser Tara Smyth said: “There are multiple issues at Hickley’s Corner and not one solution. Many people have proposed the idea of a bridge or underpass and whilst I think an underpass would be amazing it would take years of consultation and putting out to tender before Farnham would get a solution.”

While many residents support further safety measures, others have placed some responsibility on pedestrians, suggesting motorists are being affected by unsafe or impatient crossings.

Ms Smyth said: “I was at the scene of one of the incidents and I do not think the driver was speeding more than 50mph. This is why we need to lower the speeds as it is a busy and complicated junction.

“To get from South Street to the train station you have to cross three roads with different lights and people naturally become impatient.”

Residents are continuing to urge others to back the campaign as pressure grows for further action.

Alongside the petition, residents are now launching their own safety campaign in a bid to reduce accidents at the junction. Banners inspired by the Green Cross Code could soon be installed on railings at Hickley’s Corner under proposals put forward by Alexia and Steve Warner.

The pair, along with other campaigners, say they are increasingly concerned about pedestrian safety and are even prepared to fund the banners themselves as they “somehow need to make a difference”.

Calls to install an underpass or footbridge at the crossroads have been made for years, but none have come to fruition.

To sign the petition visit here.