Bakersfield, CA — A vigil was held Tuesday afternoon to honor Juana Guerrero, a 16-year-old whose life was tragically cut short in a suspected DUI crash on Sunday evening. Family, friends, and members of the local community gathered to pay their respects and show support for Guerrero’s loved ones during this heartbreaking time.
Juana was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck head-on by a Jeep on Union Avenue, just south of Panorama Drive, shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The impact of the collision was fatal, leaving the community shocked and grieving the sudden loss of such a young life.
Speaking at the vigil, Juana’s sister, Ana Ibarra, expressed the family’s gratitude to the Bakersfield community for their outpouring of love and support. “We wanted to thank everybody in the Bakersfield area who has come out and shown all of their love for our baby sister. She was the youngest of us all and the tallest of the bunch, and we want to thank everyone who has reached out and helped us during this very hard time in our lives,” Ana shared.
In response to the tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist the Guerrero family with funeral and burial expenses. Community members are encouraged to contribute and help provide support during this difficult period.
Juana Guerrero will be remembered for her bright spirit, her place as the beloved youngest sibling, and the love she shared with family and friends. Her untimely passing is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by impaired driving, and the community continues to mourn the loss of a young life taken far too soon.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact local law enforcement to assist with the ongoing investigation.
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