Street Racing Deaths are Up in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Times published an article this week discussing street racing in Los Angeles. It cites troubling statistics.Prosecutions for street racing have yielded mixed results.  Many street racers who have been apprehended have gotten away with little jail time.  Family members of those killed or injured believe these punishments have been nothing more than a slap on the wrist.In 2017, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office handled 415 cases involving street racing.  California Highway Patrol documented 984 street racing incidents in Los Angeles County in 2017.Experienced LAPD Officers say that apprehending perpetrators is difficult because many street races involve hundreds of spectators.  Tactically speaking, crowd control and collecting evidence can be challenging.Street racing is and remains illegal, as we discussed in this post from a few years back.  If you see a street race, call 911 immediately.For questions about your Los Angeles car accident case, the Rabbi Lawyer is ready to assist, 24/6.