
""We've been telling the city for years that this was a dangerous intersection. They have data on a history of crashes, and yet they decided that they weren't going to do anything until a father was put in the ICU," said Mike Swire, an ambassador with Families For Safe Streets."
""I was in my office room when I heard the crash. And I ran out the door and then came out to this little corner right here. And then seeing the victim's son on the -- I'm in the middle of the crosswalk," said Donald Yu."
""I also, like, shop at the Safeway across the street all the time. I jog, I'm crossing all the time, and I have to be super vigilant about cars," Yu said."
A community rally is planned at San Mateo City Hall to advocate for pedestrian safety following a serious accident involving a father and his children. Residents have long warned the city about the dangers of a specific intersection, which has a history of crashes. Community members are urging the city to implement safety measures like speed humps and flashing lights. Over a thousand emails have been sent to the city council, emphasizing the urgent need for action to prioritize safety.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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