article_snippet: Though it's in a commercial area, the street has been used for illegal nighttime races for quite some time .
article_snippet: The street where the incident happened, in a commercial and office area that is mainly deserted after dark, has long been the scene for illegal nighttime street races.
article_snippet: City Councilman Mitch Englander told the Los Angeles Daily News  that City Councilman Mitch Englander'll introduce an ordinance allowing police to seize cars involved in street racing or reckless driving resulting in serious injury or death.
article_snippet: City Councilman Mitch Englander told CNN that people should be aware that street racing is a dangerous activity. '
article_snippet: Many view this as an entertainment, glamorous activity.
article_snippet: I think this's important for the public to know that this is illegal, dangerous and an all too deadly activity,' City Councilman Mitch Englander said.