The large metal sign reads, “slow down, kids play here.”
According to police, 5-year-old Apolina Asumani ran out from between two cars and was struck by a dark-colored sedan heading north. The impact knocked the girl to the ground, and the car then drove over her and kept going.
Apolina later died. Neighbors told News 5 drivers speed down their street all the time, so after the Saturday incident, they took matters into their own hands. They built a large metal sign that reads, “slow down, kids play here.” The driver of the vehicle is facing multiple charges. Apolina’s uncle says he's happy they caught her and just hopes no one else faces this pain.
News 5 reached out to Councilman Kerry McCormack about possible speed bumps and we have not heard back.
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