Accidental Deaths San Fernando Valley

Responding to a string of traffic deaths in the western San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles Police Department began a crackdown on speeders Thursday in its latest effort to get drivers to slow down and obey the law. Officers set up a temporary checkpoint on Saticoy Street, west of Mason Avenue, and said they'll increase patrols along routes prone to accidents or speeding, such as Winnetka Avenue between Roscoe and Victory boulevards.

Responding to a string of traffic deaths in the western San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles Police Department began a crackdown on speeders Thursday in its latest effort to get drivers to slow down and obey the law. Officers set up a temporary checkpoint on Saticoy Street, west of Mason Avenue, and said they'll increase patrols along routes prone to accidents or speeding, such as Winnetka Avenue between Roscoe and Victory boulevards.