On Thursday, Council Member Mike Driscoll introduced legislation that would fine a driver $2,000 if they are caught drifting, doing doughnuts, or spin-outs. Drivers could also lose their vehicles.
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The proposal stems from the weekend chaos that erupted in Philadelphia early on Sunday morning.
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State troopers said that during the incident, nearly 300 reckless drivers were seen doing "burnouts" and "drifting" in different areas of the city.
The incident eventually led to a deadly trooper-involved shooting on I-95 near Penn's Landing.
Officials identified the person killed as 18-year-old Anthony Allegrini Jr. of Glen Mills, Delaware County.
State police say Allegrini took off, striking two troopers. One of the troopers opened fire, fatally striking Allegrini.
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Allegrini's family says the teen was only a spectator in the event.
The family has called for a transparent investigation as state police continue to investigate the incident.
A funeral is expected to be held for Allegrini Jr. on Thursday night in Garnet Valley.