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Dominique, a Day Bake Supervisor at High Point Cafe, was with her family at Macy’s in Roosevelt Mall on Friday, Jan. 31, when the medical jet crashed into the area, causing her car to catch fire.
Fighting To Recover
Dominique remains in critical condition but is responding well to treatment, her family said. Her recovery is expected to be long and challenging.
Her employer, High Point Cafe, shared their support for Dominique and her family in a heartfelt post:
"Dominique is a long-time High Point baker, a mama to 3, and a devoted partner. Our High Point family is coming together to make sure her family is loved and cared for while she fights to recover."
Dominique’s family and friends are also working to support her children, ages 15 and 6, as they adjust to life during her hospitalization.
GoFundMe Launched For Dominique’s Recovery
A GoFundMe campaign, titled Stand With Dominique In Her Healing, has been created to help cover medical expenses and provide support for her family.
The campaign has already raised over $25,000 toward its $28,000 goal, thanks to contributions from more than 500 donors.
Funds will go toward:
- Medical bills
- Daily living expenses for Dominique’s children
- Support for her family as they navigate this traumatic time
Crash Aftermath
The crash killed all six people aboard the medical jet.
Lizeth Murillo Osuna and Valentina Guzman Murillo
It injured 24 people on the ground. Four victims remain hospitalized, with two in critical condition, including Dominique and 9-year-old Ramesses Dreuitt whose dad Steven has been identified as the person on the ground killed on impact.
Ramesses Dreuitt
Steven Dreuitt,
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continues to investigate the crash.
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