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Prynsess Brazzle Commemorated With A Rainbow Halo
Prynsess Brazzle was a 22-year-old woman who was killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Pacific and Rose Avenues on August 22, 2021. Prynsess was a Georgia native who went to Los Angeles with a mission; she wanted to help people experiencing homelessness. Unfortunately, she met her unexpected demise when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver in August of 2021.
Halos were installed all over the city by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to commemorate hit-and-run accident victims like Prynsess. The halos were placed to mark the locations where irresponsible drivers killed these innocent victims.
What Do These Halo Rainbows Symbolize?
“Rainbow halos” have been installed in various locations in the greater Los Angeles area. The sun shines through these rainbow-colored discs, which are positioned so that they let the light shine through them. These rainbow halos are erected in places where people have been killed on the road.
Photo Credits:
· Image - LADOT
A halo was placed at the intersection of Woodman Avenue and Addison Street in Sherman Oaks, California, to commemorate a jogger killed there when he was sixteen years old. The victim was a cross-country athlete at Notre Dame High School. When he was struck and killed while out for a jog, his potential future was ended.
Collaboration between city departments, artists in residence, and nonprofit groups created this art project. A partnership between LADOT and the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) allows artists to work on projects relevant to Vision Zero, the global initiative to eradicate traffic-related violence. The haloes were designed by an artist named John Morse. A sad but hopeful message hides behind a stunning piece of public art in Los Angeles: too many people are killed on the city’s roads every day.
Victims of careless driving accidents may be entitled to seek compensation through the legal system. Addressing dangerous road conditions requires accountability from responsible parties to help prevent future tragedies. Southern California Families for Safe Streets and Los Angeles Walks, two nonprofit organizations, worked with the city and the artist on the project. The first halo was put in place in 2019 and is now operational.
Socal Families For Safe Streets
Approximately 250 people are killed, and 1,000 are badly injured in traffic collisions in Los Angeles each year. SoCal FSS (Southern California Families for Safe Streets) is a collection of people who have lost a loved one or survived a serious traffic collision.
SoCal FSS strives to increase awareness of this tragedy and offers sympathy and avenues for action to people who share this grief. It is a project of Los Angeles Walks, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California. The installation of John Morse’s rainbow halos results from the collaboration between the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Department of Transportation.
While some have already been erected, city officials have stated that they hope to have 100 memorials honoring the lives lost in traffic accidents across the city. Families whose loved ones have been killed or gravely injured by a driver are being consulted by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to select the locations for the rainbow halos. The rainbow halos are seen as a physical sign that street safety improvements are needed to prevent traffic deaths.
Beacon Of Hope For A Safer Future
Accountability is the first step. Road users must all do their part to help improve the safety of the roadways, from drivers to pedestrians to bicyclists. Distracted driving, driving while intoxicated, and other careless behaviors on the road must be avoided at all costs.
Although it is not against the law in California, “lane splitting” can be extremely hazardous. Motorcycle riders should follow the DMV’s general lane-splitting guidelines for safer riding practices. People on bicycles, especially pedestrians, need to be aware of their surroundings to ensure their safety.
Unfortunately, drivers often struggle to see pedestrians and bicyclists on the road, especially at night. Walking or biking at night requires the wearing of light-colored clothing. Make your presence known using reflective tape (or if you’re biking, your bell or headlight).
Eye contact and hand signals are the best ways to let drivers know where you’ll be going next. Always be ready to halt at the drop of a hat. Prepare yourself to get out of the way when a driver fails to yield the right of way (even if it is yours).
Those who cause accidents can be held accountable under the law. Making an insurance claim is one way to address the consequences of reckless driving. Filing a personal injury claim helps victims seek compensation for their losses. Seeking to hold at-fault parties accountable is one way our community can promote safer roadways for everyone. If you were injured or a loved one was killed in an auto collision, our car accident lawyers can help you explore your legal options.
