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How can street racing in LA be curbed?
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Jul 5, 2016
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How can street racing in LA be curbed?
An investigation into street racing ended in death on Sunday when CHP officers shot and killed a 19-year-old driver in Fullerton.
Los Angeles sees more than 20,000 hit-and-run accidents every year, according to the LAPD.
Los Angeles sees more than 20,000 hit-and-run accidents every year, according to the LAPD.
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An investigation into street racing ended in death on Sunday when CHP officers shot and killed a 19-year-old driver in Fullerton.

An investigation into street racing ended in death on Sunday when CHP officers shot and killed a 19-year-old driver in Fullerton.

It's just the latest fatality linked to illegal racing. And it raises a question: What can be done to curb cars and drivers hell-bent on racing each other through our neighborhoods?

James Queally has been covering this topic for the LA Times. He joined the show with more.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.