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Police and lawmakers across the US look to put an end to illegal street racing
Fox News
Task forces, mobile apps, and joint law enforcement efforts are happening across the country as states deal with an increasing number of illegal drag races and street takeovers.
Lili Trujillo is one of thousands suffering loss caused by illegal street racing and takeovers. Joy Addison joined Fox News in 2022 as a multimedia reporter in Houston.
"Back in December of 2017, my daughter Valentina was killed due to a young man that was giving her a ride home and engaged in an impromptu street race" Trujillo said.
Wyatt Martin is the Houston Police Department Assistant Chief. He says these illegal street races are becoming more common.
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