article_snippet: Though it's in a commercial area, the crash's location has been used for illegal races for quite some time .
article_snippet: The street where the crash happened is mainly deserted after dark and has long been used for illegal nighttime street races.
article_snippet: John McMahon, commanding officer of the LAPD's Valley Traffic Division, told CNN that people should be aware that street racing is a dangerous activity.
article_snippet: John McMahon, commanding officer of the LAPD's Valley Traffic Division said: '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.'