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NJ Boy Dies in Ecuador Vacation Crash
12 Aug
Summary
- A New Jersey boy tragically died in a car crash in Ecuador.
- The family is awaiting a 20- to 30-day process to return home.
- A fundraiser aims to cover expenses for the grieving family.
A New Jersey family is grappling with profound grief following the tragic death of their young son, Zechariah Diaz, during a vacation in Ecuador. The fatal car accident also involved members of his mother Vanessa Gonzalez's in-law family.
Gonzalez and her husband are currently in Ecuador, managing the difficult arrangements for their son. According to a police statement and a family-supported fundraiser, the process of returning home to New Jersey is expected to take between 20 and 30 days.
The established fundraiser seeks to alleviate the financial burden on the family, covering funeral arrangements, unforeseen expenses, and costs incurred by their extended stay abroad. Friends described Zechariah as the center of his mother's life.
