Injured Man in West Palm Beach Crash Faces Tragic Loss
A West Palm Beach man, Alejandro G. Rodriguez, was involved in a devastating crash that took the lives of his wife and 10-year-old child and left a toddler injured. Rodriguez, 46, was pronounced dead on Friday at Delray Medical Center Hospice, where he had been “brain dead” since the accident. His family was notified of his passing, adding to the tragedy that struck the Rodriguez family.
Family Struggles with Loss and Recovery
Rodriguez’s brother-in-law, Arsenio Almaguer, created a GoFundMe page to help cover the family’s funeral expenses. The grieving family is facing not only emotional pain but also financial burdens in the wake of the tragedy. Rodriguez’s wife, Gretsch Y. Almaguer-Perez, will be honored in a memorial service in Lantana, while their 2-year-old son, Fabio, remains hospitalized with a fractured right tibia.
Details of the Tragic Accident Unfold
The fatal crash occurred when Dawn Michele Howard, 54, drove a 2020 Lexus through an intersection on South Military Trail. Howard’s vehicle struck the rear of Rodriguez’s Volkswagen Jetta, leading to the tragic loss of two lives and severe injuries to others. Howard, suspected of driving under the influence, also sustained injuries in the accident and has since faced legal troubles related to the incident.
As the investigation into the crash continues, the community mourns the loss of life and supports the surviving family members as they navigate their grief and healing process.
Originally published: July 14, 2024 5:23 pm
