Tragedy on the Highway
Family of Sarina Rodriguez Speaks Out After Fatal Rock Throwing Incident
The family of Sarina Rodriguez, a 25-year-old woman who was killed after a rock was thrown through her car windshield, is still reeling from the tragedy. The incident occurred on October 8, just after midnight, on Highway 138 near Highway 18 in Antelope Valley.
Eyewitness Account
Franko Martinez, Rodriguez’s boyfriend, was in the vehicle with her when the incident occurred. He recounted the shocking moment when a large rock was thrown through the windshield, "It happened right before I went into the turn. A car passed me never went into the turn, the rock was directly for the driver right above the cluster it broke the steering wheel ring."
Martinez was able to steer the car to the shoulder, but sadly, it was too late. "All I can do is pray right now. It’s hard to sleep," he lamented.
Sister’s Heartfelt Plea
Sylvia Perez, Rodriguez’s sister, spoke about the devastating loss, "I didn’t get to say goodbye to her and I didn’t get to tell her how much I loved her because I do. I always will."
Uncle’s Plea for Justice
Drew Harrity, Rodriguez’s uncle, urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward, "There is a killer on this road and we have to find this person. There was a whole life behind this story that was cut short and a promising future that she had. I can promise you if anyone out there met her they would love her too. That’s who she was."
CHP Investigation
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is still investigating the incident, which occurred just two days after another similar rock-throwing incident on the same highway. The authorities are working to identify the perpetrator and bringing them to justice.
Family’s Plea for Justice and Safety
The heartbroken family is urging drivers who were on the road that day to come forward and provide any information that could help keep others safe and bring justice to Rodriguez. "There is a killer on this road and we have to find this person," Harrity emphasized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened on the day of the incident?
A: A rock was thrown through the windshield of Sarina Rodriguez’s car, causing her death at the age of 25.
Q: Who was with Sarina in the car?
A: Franko Martinez, her boyfriend, was with her at the time of the incident.
Q: What is the investigation status?
A: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is still investigating the incident and another similar incident that occurred two days prior.
Q: What is the family’s plea?
A: The family is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and help keep other drivers safe, as well as bringing justice to Sarina.
