Nadir Gavarrete died after being struck by a drunk driver while on an e-scooter in Koreatown, a high-risk area for pedestrians. In Los Angeles, pedestrian injuries occur every five hours and deaths every two days, ranking the city poorly for safety. Koreatown’s streets are among the most dangerous, with major roads designated as high injury areas. A federal grant awarded in 2011 aimed to enhance pedestrian safety at crucial intersections, including New Hampshire and 4th, yet no improvements have been realized despite community efforts and plans.
Nadir Gavarrete, a fourth-grader, was killed by a drunk driver while riding an e-scooter in Koreatown, where pedestrian injuries are high due to dangerous streets.
Los Angeles has a pedestrian injury every five hours and a death every two days, categorizing it among cities with the highest pedestrian death rates in the U.S.
Koreatown's streets are recognized as one of the most hazardous, with nearly all major streets on the city's 'high injury network' list factoring heavily into pedestrian safety.
Despite federal funding attained in 2011 for improvements, a proposed roundabout and safety enhancements at New Hampshire and 4th have not yet been implemented, despite ongoing community advocacy.
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