María Rivas Cruz and her fiancé, Raymond Olivares, were struck by a car fleeing an illegal street race in southeast Los Angeles while crossing the street. Olivares died instantly, while Rivas Cruz was left in a coma for two weeks. The incident highlighted longstanding concerns about speeding in the area. Despite efforts to improve road safety, the county had done little to address the issue, leaving residents frustrated. The community’s push for safer roads led to some changes, but advocates argue that more needs to be done to prevent such tragedies and make streets safer for pedestrians.
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‘So Much Death’: Lawmakers Weigh Stricter Speed Limits, Safer Roads for Pedestrians
