Parents want more safety measures as Apex student faces months-long recovery after being hit biking to school

Tuesday's crash happened at the intersection of Humie Olive Road and Evans Road. Parents say this road has only gotten more dangerous over the years.

Multiple parents said the combination of large schools, large developments and lots of traffic is a recipe for disaster.

They said while Apex has taken some steps to improve student safety, like flashing signs and cross walks, more needs to be done.

They want to see the school zone speed limit here lowered by at least 10 miles per hour. They also want to see more crossing guards and police enforcement to keep students safe. These parents say the accident shows just how dangerous this road can be.

The middle-schooler, Emmanuel Romero, was on his bike on the way to school. Emmanuel's femur was shattered, his spine fractured, and he suffered a concussion. He spent five hours in surgery at Duke University Hospital.

"We are going to be in this hospital for the foreseeable future," said Andres Lopez, Emmanuel's stepfather. "We're not sure yet when he's going to go home. But his recovery, we're talking about months. Four-to-six months."

Parents have been lobbying for increased safety measures for nearly a decade. They say those steps are long overdue.

"Weekly, people are talking about close calls and asking why hasn't something been done," said one parent.