Residents living along Sligo Street on the South Side seem to be on the same page when it comes down to wanting speed bumps. This need became even more critical after a teen was struck by a car while trying to catch the bus for school.

Neighbors living along East Southcross where an SUV crashed through a home injuring a child is hoping for a police crackdown on speeders.

Linda Garcia said she and her family were outside of their home on West Poplar Street watching fireworks when the crash happened. “We see a white truck whip out on Northwest 27th Street and Poplar. Stop!’ He was chasing them down the street.”SAPD: 14-year-old girl, 31-year-old man killed in hit-and-run just after midnight on New Year’s DayShe said the scene was traumatizing. Investigators said a man, 31, was killed on impact, and a 14-year-old girl was ejected from the vehicle. “At least stayed there with the family and said sorry or something.”Since the crash, Garcia said she and the community have prayed constantly.