LOS ANGELES—Authorities May 18 announced a safety campaign in the Southland and statewide to combat illegal street racing and takeovers—activities that have turned deadly on multiple occasions for participants and spectators.
The campaign, in advance of the release of the latest “Fast and Furious” movie, was discussed at a Thursday morning news conference where authorities displayed wrecked vehicles, along with images of people whose deaths were related to the illegal activities.
