The family of 14-year-old Jordan High School sophomore LP Lawrence is pushing for change after the teen was hit and killed by a UTA Trax train while biking to school Monday morning.
SANDY, Utah — The family of a Jordan High School student hit and killed by a UTA Trax train Monday morning is pushing for change
The Utah Transit Authority said LP waited for a first train to pass, entered the crossing, and was then struck by a second train coming from the opposite way. He died on-scene. Investigators initially told FOX 13 News that LP lifted up the gate to enter the crossing, but witnesses told the family he actually crossed the street and entered on the side where there is no gate.LP’s family wants to see change. They’re pushing for gates to be installed on all sides and that trains should slow down in residential areas, especially near schools.
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