Posted on 07/12/2017 11:45:11 AM PDT by Mr.Unique
The mother of a five-year-old boy hit by a car while crossing a Vista intersection says her entire family is traumatized by the sudden death.
"My life is forever changed," the single mother told NBC 7.
Ivan Hernandez, 5, was struck while crossing the intersection at Bobier Drive in Vista on Friday.
His mother, Liliana Huaracha, said she was walking down the road that morning to get a haircut with her children.
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The intersection near her home has long been an accident waiting to happen, she said. Following her son's death, Huaracha said, she hopes the City will take steps to make the area safer, like splitting the street, adding more traffic lights, stop signs or speed bumps.
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RIP.
RIP.
Thanks for that. I'm a bit embarrassed that I didn't start with that. A kid lost his life and I went straight for a political point.
Whateer the circumstances. it’s so sad when a 5-year-old dies. My precious grandson is 5. Kids are wiondeful at that age.
Agree. I should have articulated that. My grandsons are 10 and 2...can't imagine losing them.
“Also, never received another ticket after I drove truck because I see officer Friendly early enough so I can check my speed.”
I use another approach—I drive within the speed limit.
It also works.
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