A deadly car crash in Lancaster is prompting concern over drag racing tonight. The crash happened late Thursday night on Transit Road. Police are now investigating eyewitness claims of another car racing with Mark Harhigh's blue Mustang. The car was split in two after it struck a pole. Harhigh's girlfriend was riding in the passenger seat and she died at the scene. Harhigh died a few hours later in the emergency room.

Cheri Hehr knows what those moments are like for family members. Her husband is a stock car racer and two years ago, a crash at Dunn Tire Raceway Park almost cost him life. "Most of the doctors didn't think he would come out of the hospital."

While many people enjoy the sport of racing, some say there is a dangerous side to it if its done on the street. "If you're on a racetrack racing, you're safe. If you're on the street racing, you're not safe. Let's face it, a seatbelt is not going to save your life when you're speeding," said Ralph Galluzzi, owner of the Lancaster racetrack. Racing fan Lisa Convery said, "I think it's a problem. I think people should come to Dunn Tire Park and run here and be safe."

Lancaster police are still reconstructing the accident to see what caused Harhigh to veer off the road. But this isn't their first drag racing incident. Last July, it was suspected as the cause of another fatal crash. Beyond Western New York, the issue is also a growing problem. Hulk Hogan's son was just sentenced to prison time in Florida for his part in a drag racing crash that permanently injured a passenger.

Harhigh's parents say he'd only had the car three days and was not used to driving stick shift. The people at the raceway say the best and safest way to satisfy the need for speed is to let it out in the track. Galluzzi said, "So we keep telling these kids. Don't race on the street. Come and race here."

Hehr said, "They need to get into a vehicle that is equipped with the safety equipment and do it here. Don't do it on the streets."

Harhigh's family has set up a memorial fund. If you're interested in donating, you can drop off a check at any area Citizens Bank.