Slow down on Westlake Boulevard

I just want to let everyone who drives on Westlake Boulevard heading towards Avenida de Los Arboles to slow down.

I was driving home at around 6 p.m., slowing down to a safe downhill speed, when who should cross the road in front of me but a fully grown deer, probably going to the creek for water.

I think there is even a sign that states “Watch for Deer.”

If I had not slowed my speed I might have had a different experience that day. I was surprised by this encounter and felt sorry for the deer.

We are already using up all the space with our thousands-ofsquare-feet homes, along with racing around in our oversized vehicles without regard for others.

I feel like I take a risk each day as I drive the eight miles to work from my home. I like to enjoy the beautiful mountains, oaks and occasional deer along the way, while driving at the designated speed. But I’ve had to stop for people on cellphones driving through stop signs, turning left in front of me or cutting me off.

Remember: it could be an animal, a person or another car that you encounter as you race along on the surface streets without any regard for safety.

How about we all slow down and drive the speed limit? Cathy Trujillo Thousand Oaks