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NATION, Page 45American NotesTHE BORDERA Final Deadly Barrier
For the thousands of illegal immigrants entering the U.S. from
Mexico each year, the journey north is harrowing enough. But just
across the border in California, they encounter a final and at
times fatal obstacle. Weary and bewildered, pursued by the Border
Patrol and sometimes carrying small children, as many as 150 people
a night dart out into the hurtling freeway traffic. Already, seven
fatalities have been reported this year. Since the body count began
in 1985, the total has reached an alarming 71.
To reduce the carnage, crews are trimming back shrubbery along
the freeway, a sign has been installed alerting motorists to watch
for pedestrians, and a $180,000 freeway lighting system will be
installed later this year.