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After child’s death, Atascadero council and staff discuss traffic safety and possible grant to study countermeasures
Summary
Council members, staff and members of the public responded to the fatal crash that killed 11-year-old Jose Gutierrez, with calls for increased enforcement and traffic-calming measures on El Camino Real; staff said police and public works are evaluating options and exploring a potential Office of Traffic Safety grant.
The Atascadero City Council and city staff addressed community concern and possible next steps after 11-year-old Jose Gutierrez was struck and killed by a suspected impaired driver while walking on El Camino Real.
Mayor Borbeau opened the meeting by noting the death and offering condolences: "Our thoughts are first and foremost with Jose's family, who must now deal with grief and loss that most of us can only imagine." She said the city will consider further remarks on the incident at a future meeting and called for a moment of silence.
Public commenters urged immediate action. Clyde Snyder, a resident who lives near the crash…
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