LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Safety upgrades have been implemented at the intersection of Owens and 21st Street in northeast Las Vegas. This comes after the tragic death of 12-year-old Cristofer Suarez, who was hit and killed by a reported DUI driver.

The improvements include crossing guards assigned to help students during drop-off and pick-up times.

VIDEO | Jhovani Carrillo speaks to a concerned mother who has begun to drop her kids off closer to campus following 12-year-old's death Crossing guards added at Las Vegas intersection where 12-year-old was killed by DUI driver

These crossing guards are for Squires Elementary and Smith Middle school students who cross at that intersection, but there will be an added benefit to Rancho High students as well.

School flashers at the intersection were

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