South Side residents frustrated with drivers speeding after teen was hit by car while walking to bus stop
Residents living along Sligo Street on the South Side seem to be on the same page when it comes down to wanting speed bumps. This need became even more critical after a teen was struck by a car while trying to catch the bus for school.
'No heartโ: Neighbor demands justice after girl, 14, and man, 31, killed in hit-and-run
Linda Garcia said she and her family were outside of their home on West Poplar Street watching fireworks when the crash happened. โWe see a white truck whip out on Northwest 27th Street and Poplar. Stop!โ He was chasing them down the street.โSAPD: 14-year-old girl, 31-year-old man killed in hit-and-run just after midnight on New Yearโs DayShe said the scene was traumatizing. Investigators said a man, 31, was killed on impact, and a 14-year-old girl was ejected from the vehicle. โAt least stayed there with the family and said sorry or something.โSince the crash, Garcia said she and the community have prayed constantly.