Community members remember boy who was killed while riding his bike, calling for safety changes

PITTSBURGH — Community members in Glen Hazel held a vigil for Jamel Austin, a six-year-old boy who died after being struck by a car while riding his bike.

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The community is calling for more safety measures to be put in place so similar tragedies never happen again.

It’s unclear if speed played a role in Austin’s death, but neighbors say they’ve been asking for speed bumps along Johnston Avenue for years. They say now is the time to point a spotlight at what needs to happen next to increase safety along this road.

The family has started an online fundraiser to help with funeral costs.

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