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Toddler Dies After Parents Killed in 116 MPH Crash
28 May
Summary
- A toddler died days after her parents were killed in a high-speed crash.
- The wreck occurred due to a driver traveling at 116 mph on May 17.
- Over $30,000 has been raised for the victims' families through a GoFundMe.
A tragic high-speed collision on May 17 in Fairfax County, Virginia, resulted in the deaths of a couple and their toddler daughter. The driver, Xiomara Herrera, was reportedly traveling at 116 mph when her vehicle struck a median and then a bridge wall, according to police.
Her partner, Alejandro Rodriguez Castillo, who was in the front passenger seat, was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Their 2-year-old daughter, Ariana, was critically injured and passed away on May 21, as announced by Fairfax County police.
A family friend, an 8-year-old, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police noted this child was believed to be the only occupant wearing a seatbelt, highlighting the critical role of restraints in survivable crashes.
Authorities are investigating multiple factors, but speed was deemed an absolute contributor to the fatal incident. A GoFundMe campaign has since raised over $30,000 to support the affected families.
