Safety stand down reminds Marines to stay safe

California Highway Patrol Community Outreach Officer F. Espiritu speaks to Marines and sailors aboard the depot during a summer safety stand down here June 28. Espiritu, a former Marine, warned the audience about dangerous trends he’s recently seen on the road in Southern California, including driving under the influence, texting while driving and excessive speeding. “Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for young adults,” said Espiritu. “It’s my job to come out and educate [service members] so they can be careful out there and not do anything to risk their career or their lives.”