re: A Colorado Springs “street takeover” ends about as well as you would expect.

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Francis Barclay works for Jolly Christmas Trees, selling trees in the parking lot where the crash took place.

Though Barclay wasn't there the night of the crash, he said he has witnessed cars racing through the parking lot and groups doing donuts in the past.


"It seems to me, since I've been doing this for five years, it's getting more and more frequent," said Barclay. "It's been like every third or fourth night out here, there's somebody out here squealing tires. I see a lot of activity."

Barclay said the repeated behavior has made him worried for the families that come to buy Christmas Trees. He's sad for the victims in the situation, but he isn't entirely surprised after the reckless driving he's witnessed.

"I feel for those kids," said Barclay. "I hope they survive, and if they survive, I hope they never do that again."

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