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Lakewood police said 28-year-old Ana Gabriella Mayorga-Baires was struck while she was walking at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Erica Road just after 5:30 p.m. She was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead at around 6:15 p.m.
A 67-year-old man said he didn't see Mayorga-Baires before hitting her, but he stayed at the scene to wait for first responders. No charges or summonses have been filed, and the crash remains under investigation.
A GoFundMe page said Mayorga-Baires had two sons who are eight and four years old.
"We are collecting funds to transfer [her] body from NJ to Honduras," the memorial fundraiser said in Spanish. "We hope for your cooperation. Every donation counts."
More than $2,400 had been raised from at least 23 donations as of Wednesday, Jan. 10.
"My condolences to the family," said one donor. "Praying for strength during this difficult time."
Click here to donate to the GoFundMe for Ana Gabriella Mayorga-Baires's family.
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