INCIDENT WRITING
You witnessed that while crossing a road a family was hit by an over
speeding motor bike. Describe the incident in not more than 200
words.
Answers
The family and friends of an 11-year-old Greene Middle School student who died in a collision in Palo Alto on Friday evening are coming together in the midst of tragedy to raise awareness about road safety.
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office identified the boy on Wednesday as Paul Lafargue. He was riding a bicycle when he was struck and killed by a over speed motorcycle at El Camino Real and California Avenue on Friday, March 6. The coroner ruled his death an accident.
In a statement provided to the Weekly, his parents urged others to slow down — not only on the roads, but also in life.
"Paul's family would like to express their deep gratitude for the overwhelming show of support they have received from everyone," they said. "Through this tragedy they would like to encourage everyone to slow down for kids. Be more mindful. Be more aware of your surroundings."
His mother, Veronique Lafargue, reached out to a friend this week for help designing posters to promote what they're calling the "Slow Down for Kids" initiative. Nick Wiesner, a designer, jumped into action. He spent Tuesday night creating several posters, using Paul's favorite colors — orange and purple — to illustrate the message, intertwined with hearts and a "children at play" yield sign. He used large, all-capitalized text and high-contrast colors.