A tragic incident unfolded during a family outing to the beach, resulting in the death of a one-year-old boy in a hit-and-run accident. The heartbreaking crash occurred in Playa Del Ray, Los Angeles, as Baby Roger Sandoval Farias was returning home with his mother and uncle after their beach trip. Despite efforts to revive Roger at the scene, the attempts were unsuccessful, as reported by eyewitnesses to local news outlet NBC4.

Nicole Farias, Roger’s mother, expressed her anguish, stating, “I shouldn’t be burying my son. I wanted to see him walk, you know?” She was heard desperately trying to resuscitate Roger, expressing her sorrow while he remained warm but unresponsive.

Onlooker Cory Cooper described the scene where bystanders, including himself, rushed to aid the family. Tragically, Roger’s uncle, Oswaldo Sandoval Amaya, also lost his life in the accident. The driver of the Jeep Cherokee involved fled the scene without providing assistance, as stated in a press release by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Additional details from the press release revealed the grim outcome for occupants of another vehicle involved in the crash. Eyewitness Cory Cooper recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the arrival of emergency services.

In the wake of the tragedy, Roger’s grandmother initiated a fundraising campaign to support the grieving family. The fundraiser highlighted Roger’s bright and joyful nature, emphasizing the profound impact he had on those around him. The family seeks financial assistance to honor Roger’s memory through funeral and memorial arrangements.

To contribute to the fundraising efforts, interested individuals can access the GoFundMe page linked here.

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