GoFundMe started for funerals for victims of fatal Collier I-75 crash: What to know
A GoFundMe has been started for the family of the five victims involved in the fatal car crash on Sept. 14 on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
Four of the five people in the car died. One remains in the hospital with serious injuries.
Here’s the latest updates on the crash victims and how you can donate.
More: Collier I-75 crash kills four, survivor teen out of critical condition: What we know
How did the crash happen?
According to the FHP report, the sedan was traveling south on I-75 in the center lane. The driver changed lanes and lost control of the vehicle, causing it to travel off of the roadway and into the grass.
The vehicle collided with a tree and broke into two separate parts.
The driver and two passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. One other passenger died later at the hospital and another passenger, 16-year-old Jefry Garcia was left in critical condition at the time.
The crash is still under investigation.
Photo of the vehicle involved in the crash on I-75
Who was in the car?
The driver, 18-year-old Edwin Jenri Garcia Ramos, and two 19-year-old men, Luis Garcia and Yony Garcia, were pronounced dead at the scene by rescue officials.
Karla Tol Martin, a 21-year-old passenger, was the passenger transported to a local hospital who later died.
An FHP official said his injuries are seemingly survivable, but TV stations are reporting that Jefry’s stepmother says the doctor is “not very hopeful.”
How can you help the victims’ family?
Jossie Macedo, a co-worker of the victims, started a GoFundMe to raise money for the affected family.
She says the victims were on their way to work before the crash.
“These four individuals who are named below were very hard working and dedicated individuals who did not deserve this,” Macedo wrote on the GoFundMe page. GoFundMe is a crowdfunding platform.
The money raised through GoFundMe will go toward funeral costs. So far, the fundraiser has collected more than $3,580. There were 44 donations as of Tuesday (Sept. 17).
You can also donate to the family at several local businesses. Here’s a few of the locations:
Mexicanisimo’s: 12275 Collier Blvd, Suite 11
Molcajetes: 12275 Collier Blvd
Variedades Guatemala LLC: 12285 Collier Blvd
Tiki Hut of Naples: 11273 Tamiami Trail E
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