Christina Pascucci Instagram – On World Remembrance Day, I stood shoulder to shoulder with families shattered by the devastating toll of hit and run crashes in our community. Their stories echo with pain and urgency—a stark reminder that the status quo is costing us lives.
Damien, a hit-and-run victim, was dragged for a quarter mile—he was left for dead and ultimately lost his leg. Raymond, a promising student, was brutally killed by a street racer fleeing the scene. His fiancé was also hit and watched him die. Beverly lost her five-year-old grandson, who was hit by a distracted driver.
I’ve covered these tragic stories for years and yet nothing has changed. Lawmakers have fallen short in initiating real change to stop these preventable tragedies.
It’s time to act decisively for the safety of our community and engineer communities to be safe for pedestrians and cyclists. The recent speed camera pilot is a great start—we need to expand it and cut through bureaucracy asap. Hit and run drivers need to be held accountable in court. Too often they’re given a slap on the wrist. There’s also a number of other measures that can be taken to stop street takeovers, minimize speed through neighborhoods, and ultimately ensure another family doesn’t spend Thanksgiving without their loved one. 🥹
A special thank you to Cindi, who I met after she lost her brother to traffic violence, and Families for Safe Streets for inviting me to join in this meaningful day of remembrance and reflection.
#WorldRemembranceDay #VisionZero | Posted on 21/Nov/2023 09:01:45
