"For Hernan Herrera, the incident brought back memories to his senior year at Monroe High as a member of the cross-country team in 2009. He was struck by a car in North Hills that ran a red light. He said he was hospitalized for weeks with knee and pelvic injuries that required surgery and left him sidelined for months. Herrera was 17."
"He doesn't see changing the practice routine used by most high schools running in the neighborhood to fulfill weekly requirements of 45 to 60 miles of training to prepare for competitions. "Everyone understands accidents happen and there's no one to blame other than the person behind the wheel," Herrera said. Yes, schools could transport students to quieter streets or hilly areas with running trails, but that would lead to additional costs and there are many schools far away from such areas."
Seven Anaheim High distance runners waiting to cross a street near campus were struck by a car driven by a suspected drunk driver. A past incident left Hernan Herrera hospitalized for weeks with knee and pelvic injuries after a red-light collision during his senior cross-country season. Many high schools require 45 to 60 miles weekly, which often necessitates neighborhood street running. Coaches commonly assign adults to supervise street workouts, and some coaches run with athletes to monitor safety. Transporting teams to quieter locations imposes extra costs, and reminders about traffic rules and vigilance aim to reduce risk.
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