A young Cuban-American rescue worker, identified as Yanaisa Milagros Pulido, 23 years old, lost her life last Sunday, February 11 on Interesarla Highway 95 (I-95) when she was doing her job and assisting several drivers who had suffered a crash. accident during the early morning.
Authorities indicated that a red Kia Forte lost control and collided with the concrete separator, while another car was unable to avoid it and also collided with it near Exit 25 north of Marina Mile Boulevard, in the city limits of Fort. Lauderdale, Broward County.
The local press indicates that the young woman had already finished her shift and was heading home with a colleague, but they got off to help after witnessing the accident.
Unfortunately, two other vehicles were involved in the mass accident, with one of them fatally impacting the young woman while she was helping the first drivers.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) indicated that six vehicles were involved in the same accident, which left eight people injured. Of these, three were transferred to Broward Health, including a seven-year-old child.
Emergency crews arrived at the area, but could do nothing to save the young woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Her partner, who was also hit, is hospitalized in serious condition.
For their part, authorities continue to investigate the incident to determine the exact causes of what happened.
Now, Pulido’s family has gone to social networks to ask for financial support, since they do not have the resources to carry out the young rescuer’s funeral.
The GoFundMe campaign He has managed to raise just over $29,000, with which it is hoped that Pulido’s family will be able to say goodbye to him. This Tuesday, the campaign confirmed that family and friends will be able to say goodbye to her on Wednesday, February 14, while her funeral will be the next day.
Pulido completed the Hialeah fire cadet course in 2019 and worked as a rescuer in Miami-Dade while continuing his studies.
After his death, the City of Hialeah Fire Department issued a statement in which it recognized Pulido as a person with a big heart, who will always be remembered by the members of this rescue team and the people he helped.
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