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Intersection Where Teen Died Will Get Signal Lights

  •  Bob Moffitt 
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 | Sacramento, CA

Mary Murigi holds pictures of her daughter, Michelle. Michelle was killed in January 2012 while walking in a crosswalk at 58th and Fruitridge in south Sacramento.

 

West Campus High Junior, Michelle Murigi had just finished tutoring students at a nearby elementary school last January when she was struck and killed in a crosswalk at 58th and Fruitridge. 

Engineers have started the design phase of the project, which could take 6 months to a year to complete.

Her mother, Mary, says she is pleased work has begun.    

"It means a lot, a great, great deal. I am happy today that we are not now talking about Michelle, but we are talking about saving a life."

Michelle Murigi     Mary Murigi held two framed pictures of her daughter at the event announcing the project had begun.

"She was very loving and very kind and very giving and I wouldn't want any other mother to go through what I have gone through," said Mary.  "I wouldn't want any other family to lose a child the way I lost Michelle."

Five of Michelle's classmates vigorously campaigned for the lights at the intersection.

0911 bm new signal light    

The poles, wiring and labor for the project are expected to cost about $400,000.  The Sacramento City Unified School District and the city will split the cost.  If needed, the city will pick up any cost overruns.  

The city says the project should be completed by August of next year.

 


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Bob reported on all things northern California and Nevada. His coverage of police technology, local athletes, and the environment has won a regional Associated Press and several Edward R. Murrow awards.  Read Full Bio 

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