The families and friends of young Cubans Pedro Mesa and Alfredo Peña, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Houston, Texas, last Saturday night, are reaching out for assistance to cover their funeral expenses. Both families have set up GoFundMe accounts to gather the necessary funds following the devastating incident that claimed their loved ones.
"With the love and support of family and close friends, we have created this account in honor of our beloved PEDRI—son, nephew, cousin, partner, and cherished friend. On November 2, our lives changed forever when Pedrito left us, leaving a profound void in our hearts," reads the GoFundMe plea organized by Miguel Mesa for Pedro's funeral expenses. "We are shattered by his departure, and any support will be a relief amidst this overwhelming grief," emphasizes the plea from the grieving family.
Similarly, the family and close friends of Alfredo have also launched a GoFundMe account to honor the memory of someone they described as a "son, nephew, cousin, boyfriend, and dear friend." "November 2 forever altered our lives, taking away our Alfre and leaving a deep emptiness," states the fundraising appeal led by Arianna Aguilar Ortiz. "Our hearts are broken, and your assistance will be a comfort during this painful ordeal."
Details of the Tragic Incident
The Cuban youths, originally from Granma province, lost their lives following a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in their car catching fire on a highway in northeast Houston, Texas, on Saturday night. The crash involved four vehicles and occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Wallisville Road, near Greens Bayou and Highway 90, in Harris County.
According to the information from the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the young men were trapped inside the Honda Accord they were traveling in when it caught fire after the collision. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The Harris County Sheriff's Office Vehicular Crimes Division is conducting an investigation into the accident.
The untimely deaths of Pedro and Alfredo have caused profound sorrow among their families, friends, and others close to them.