Family Members Remember Man Killed While Riding Scooter in Pembroke Pines
Tragedy Strikes
A man was killed on Monday while riding his scooter in Pembroke Pines, leaving his family devastated and seeking justice.
Remembering Julian Santiago Escobar Garcia
Julian’s cousin, Leandor Arango, is still reeling from the loss. "Always close to my heart, and I will always hold him very high," Arango said. "He was doing a DoorDash delivery. It was tragic seeing him and his bike underneath the vehicle – makes you expand on the idea of how bad this accident was."
Investigation Ongoing
Pembroke Pines Police are continuing their investigation into the incident, which occurred on Pines Boulevard. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but investigators say there could be criminal charges for the driver. The family hopes the person responsible turns themselves in. "You’ve caused a lot of grief in our family – loss of a cousin, a nephew to many, and a son," Arango said.
A Young Man with Big Dreams
Julian, who came to America two years ago, was chasing his dream of becoming a music producer. He also had plans to get married. His family is trying to stay strong, but it’s a tough road ahead. "The family is trying to stay strong. People have to grieve, sorry," Arango said, emotional. "We are all grieving together."
Conclusion
The family is just trying to move forward, hoping to send Julian’s body back to his family in Colombia. As they navigate their grief, they are holding on to the memories of Julian’s bright smile and his big dreams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in the accident? The cause of the crash is still unknown, but investigators say there could be criminal charges for the driver.
- What is the current status of the investigation? Pembroke Pines Police are still actively investigating the incident.
- How is the family coping with the loss? The family is trying to stay strong, but it’s a tough road ahead. They are holding on to the memories of Julian’s bright smile and his big dreams.
