Late on the evening of Oct. 27, 42-year-old Oscar Guardado was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his bike in the West Adams neighborhood of LA, according to the GoFundMe page set up by his daughter, Angeles. 

Oscar was the 20th bicyclist killed by a driver in Los Angeles so far this year, though, as Biking in LA points out, there remains little information about the incident — sadly, an all-too-common occurrence when a driver strikes and kills a cyclist or pedestrian in our city. 

Join SAFE — in collaboration with Los Angeles Walks, Street Racing Kills, SoCal Families For SAFE Streets, Bike LA, and other allied organizations across Southern California — in honoring Oscar and other victims as we observe World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, a global event held every third Sunday of November, at Gloria Molina Park this Sunday at 11 a.m.

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is an opportunity for us to gather and raise awareness, work toward safer streets, and honor the memories of victims like Oscar Guardado.

Oscar “was loved by so many and always made it his mission to ensure everyone around him was having a good time,” his daughter writes on GoFundMe. “Dad may not have been perfect, but he loved my 2 brothers and me deeply and always tried his best to help us get along. He had a big heart and a contagious laugh that could brighten anyone’s day.”

A Call to Action 

When we gather this Sunday, we will take time and space to commemorate, celebrate, and remember all those who’ve died due to traffic violence. But we must also use the memory of those we’ve lost to fuel our push for real change to our streets. 

Traffic deaths in LA County ARE preventable. We have everything we need to prevent them — to honor the promises our government made when they said they would reduce traffic deaths to zero in Los Angeles. 

We know the way; what we need now is the will.

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims also serves as a chance to reflect on the impact of traffic violence on our lives: Sunday’s event will feature a reflective pop-up art installation to remember those lost and a series of grounding and healing activities.

Join us this Sunday to tell our elected representatives that it’s time to invest in saving lives and stopping traffic violence. Let’s work to make 2025 a year where we’re not honoring so many victims of traffic violence who’ve been killed on the streets of LA.

If you’re interested, we welcome volunteer support to make our message heard, especially during the press conference.

Let’s unite in remembrance, healing, and a shared commitment to safer roads for all.

We hope to see you there!

World Day of Remembrance for
Road Traffic Victims

📅 November 17, 2024 @ 11 a.m.

📍 Gloria Molina Grand Park
(Upper section between N Hill St and Broadway) 
145 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012