South Park residents demand street safety improvements after 12-year-old killed walking from school

SOUTH PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- People living in the Los Angeles neighborhood of South Park are demanding safety improvements following the death of a 12-year-old boy at a busy intersection.

Derick Sanchez Gramajo was hit and killed by a car last month as he walked home from Carver Middle School. He was crossing the intersection of Wadsworth and East Vernon avenues, where dozens of accidents have been reported.
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His mother, Claudia Garcia, says changes need to be made so a tragedy like this doesn't happen again.

"We want a line across and security...and no other mother can suffer this pain," said Garcia.

Those at a rally this week are asking the city for a crosswalk and a signal light at the intersection, along with a crossing guard during school hours.
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A GoFundMe page was started in Derick's honor to help pay for lawyer and medical fees, as well as funeral expenses.