Friday evening, Hillsborough County Transportation and its "Vision Zero Hillsborough" initiative held a vigil to remember those who died in Hillsborough County traffic crashes this year. It was part of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. According to the county, eight lives are lost and 49 people are left severely injured on Florida roads every day. Lisa Silva, the principal planner for Hillsborough County Transportation said, "It's just unacceptable to have that many people dying on our roadways. If we had that many people dying for any other reason, there would be an outcry to change how we do things." So far this year there have been more than 136 fatalities linked to traffic crashes in Hillsborough County. Friday's event was defined as "a call to action, urging decision-makers to confront the pressing issues contributing to the ongoing road safety crisis," and it "emphasized proven safety solutions such as redesigning hazardous roads and prioritizing safety over speed," according to its press release. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/traffic/hillsborough-road-traffic-victims-florida-laws-safety/67-37f6887e-ac0b-4504-8f45-aa6d379b0077 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay