“Street Takeovers” A National Problem!

“Street takeovers,” as they are known, are happening all over the country.

In just the last week, an entire block in Des Moines was damaged by out-of-control cars.

Police in Salt Lake City arrested six people for illegal drag racing.

In Chandler, Arizona, police say an illegal drag race left one driver dead.

Near Chicago, a pedestrian was struck and killed in a crosswalk during what police believe was a street race.

Another led to the destruction of police vehicles.

A USC student was struck and killed by a suspected street racer, police say

Chicago alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez said higher fines and impounding vehicles is having little impact on deterring street racing.

“These incidents are not stopping.

They haven’t stopped.

If anything, they’ve gotten worse and worse.” (CNN)

Disregard for the safety of others is another sign of a society in decline!

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