LOS ANGELES—Authorities May 18 announced a safety campaign in the Southland and statewide to combat illegal street racing and takeovers—activities that have turned deadly on multiple occasions for participants and spectators.
The campaign, in advance of the release of the latest “Fast and Furious” movie, was discussed at a Thursday morning news conference where authorities displayed wrecked vehicles, along with images of people whose deaths were related to the illegal activities.
“Our freeways, railways, and bridges have been shut down illegally, causing in some cases, folks not being able to make it to the emergency room, and in others just being flat-out late for work,” said California Highway Patrol (CHP) Deputy Commissioner Troy Lukkes….