Under a cloudy sky, the crowd fell silent as officials mourned the deaths, committed their efforts to putting safety first through training and vigilance, and urged drivers to simply slow down.

“A foot, an inch, a distraction or a drink can make the difference,” said Steve Pusey, deputy district director for maintenance in Riverside County and San Bernardino County.

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