Broken lights raise safety concerns for nighttime skaters

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Skaters say broken and missing lights at Carolina Skatepark has made skating increasingly dangerous at night, forcing some to avoid a time of day they say is usually best for skating.

Guillermo Arguelles, who regularly skates at the location, said poor visibility can turn even small obstacles into serious hazards.

“If there’s a tiny little pebble or a rock there, it’s super dangerous for us,” Arguelles said. “Even if it’s just one little pebble, it can send us flying.”…

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