News Conference to Promote Pedestrian Safety NA11189SF

August 17, 2011

WHAT:   
News Conference

WHEN:   
Thursday, August 25, 2011   10:00 a.m.

WHERE:      
At the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard

WHO:         
Captain Ronald Marbrey, Commanding Officer, Central Traffic Division
Sergeant Thomas Tavares, Community Traffic Safety Unit
Central Traffic Detectives
Officer David Chung, Korean Speaking Officer, Central Traffic Detectives
Detective Johnny Meneses, Spanish Speaking Officer, Central Traffic Detectives                        
                      
WHY:             
On July 20, 2011, a pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit and run traffic collision.  In efforts to avoid future tragedies involving pedestrians, personnel from Central Traffic Division will host a news conference to promote pedestrian safety and provide safety tips  and reminders of pedestrians’ rules of the road.

For more information, please contact Media Relations at 213-486-5910.