TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Tucson is mourning the devastating loss of three University of Arizona students who were killed in a hit-and-run crash last week. Many students are urging changes at the crosswalk where the crash occurred, seeking increased safety measures.

The victims were identified as 21-year-old Sophia Troetel, 22-year-old Josiah Santos and 21-year-old Katya Castillo Mendoza. Tucson Police have arrested 19-year-old Louis John Artal, charging him with three counts of second-degree murder and one count for leaving the scene. Police reported that Artal was impaired at the time.

A group of students is advocating for significant changes at the crosswalk located at Second Street and Euclid Avenue near University Avenue.

Throughout the day, a memorial at the crosswalk has been growin

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