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Toddler killed by alleged DUI driver at cemetery
6 Nov
Summary
- A 1-year-old girl was killed by a suspected DUI driver at a cemetery.
- The fatal collision occurred during a Day of the Dead family gravesite visit.
- The alleged DUI driver faces felony charges and is held without bail.
A tragic event unfolded on Sunday, November 1st, as a 1-year-old girl, Janessa Milagro Mazur Diaz, lost her life and her father, Joshua Mazur, was injured. The collision occurred around 4:45 p.m. local time on 21st Avenue in Sacramento while the family was visiting a gravesite at St. Mary Cemetery. They were honoring the Day of the Dead, visiting the grave of Mazur's grandmother.
The Sacramento Police Department arrested 50-year-old Miguel Guzman in connection with the incident. Guzman is charged with felony DUI causing great bodily injury and felony hit-and-run. He is currently being held without bail and his court appearance is scheduled for Friday, November 6th.
Janessa's mother, Jackie Patino-Diaz, described the horrific moment the car mounted the grass and struck her daughter and partner. She shared the personal significance of Janessa's middle name, 'milagro,' meaning 'miracle,' reflecting previous difficult pregnancies.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Mazur's medical expenses and Janessa's memorial costs. The family expressed their profound heartbreak, stating their peaceful visit turned into a nightmare. As of the article's publication, the fundraiser has raised over $35,000 toward its $40,000 goal.
