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Council adjourns in memory of local victims after fatal crash; members urge traffic-safety follow-up
Summary
Council members expressed condolences and asked staff to pursue traffic-safety coordination with LASD after a recent fatal collision involving Temple City residents; the meeting was adjourned in memory of the victims.
The council closed its meeting in memory of victims of a recent fatal collision involving Temple City residents and asked staff to continue coordinating with law enforcement on traffic-safety measures.
Council Member Chen described the collision as a “tragic incident” and said she had asked staff to contact Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department traffic services and to explore grant opportunities where eligible. Several council members said the event hit home and expressed condolences for the victims and their family.
Mayor Chavez read names on the record and said the council would adjourn in memory of Sabrina and Jennifer (identified in the meeting transcript) and keep the injured father, Ry, and other family members in their prayers. Council members suggested continued conversation with the sheriff’s department and schools about traffic and safety education; the mayor said he would have more to say when additional details become available.
No formal policy actions were taken at the meeting; council members requested follow-up with law-enforcement partners and indicated future discussion at the regular law-enforcement meeting.
