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Sunday Morning: A Memorial Roll Out for 12yo Michael Smith, Killed in a Violent Hit-and-Run Last Month in South L.A.
Join the East Side Riders, SAFE, Faith for SAFE Streets, and members of Michael Smith's family for breakfast, a ghost tire installation, and a memorial ride honoring Michael's life and calling for change.
August 23, 2025
Eyes on the Street: Rainbow Halo Rises in Venice, Commemorating Prynsess Brazzle
The art installation is the product of two city departments and their artist in residence, working with nonprofit organizations. LADOT and Cultural Affairs (DCA) host a creative catalyst program that hires artists to produce art related to Vision Zero, the international effort to end traffic violence.
May 4, 2022
New Short Film ‘Spokespeople’ Documents Slices of L.A. Bicycling
'Spokespeople' explores Justice for Woon, CicLAvia, the L.A. County Bicycle Coalition, group rides, and several L.A. bike co-ops including The Bicycle Kitchen and BikeRoWave.
September 21, 2020
Friends, Family March for Justice for Woon, Pen Personal Messages Asking for Change
"Whenever I ride, I think if I'll make it back to see my mom wake up or to have dinner. Put yourself in our shoes."
December 16, 2019
“Wishful Walk with Woon” to Demand Solutions to Hit-and-Runs & Justice, Aid for Families
Rallygoers will march to Manchester and Normandie this Saturday, December 14.
December 12, 2019
Driver Killing Koreatown 4-Year-Old Sparks Protest Push For Vision Zero
As traffic deaths rise, L.A.'s Vision Zero program survives in name, but as a hollow shell robbed of its early promise
October 18, 2019
Watts Bike Clubs Mark 7th Anniversary of Hit-and-Run that Killed Benjamín Torres
The family of Benjamín Torres - who was killed in a hit-and-run on October 10, 2012 - and their supporters gathered in Gardena in a bid to keep his memory alive.
October 14, 2019
Eyes on the Street: the Human Toll of Hit-and-Runs
Our streets are full of too many memorials.
September 3, 2019
Deadly Father’s Day Hit-and-Run Suspect Caught after Fleeing to Mexico
This morning the LAPD announced details on the capture of hit-and-run suspect Maritza Lara, who allegedly, driving under the influence, killed Francisco Hernández Rivas.
August 27, 2019
Paint Is Not Protection: 58-year-old Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run at Vermont and 98th
Paint and signage suggesting a pedestrian can expect a safe crossing where drivers regularly hit well above 40 miles an hour is not just negligence, it's criminal. Especially at night.
August 23, 2019
