Drag Race Track in Orlando, Florida lamentes the loss of a 7-year-old girl who died from an injury that was injured in an accident over the weekend.
Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez passed away Tuesday in an accident while racing at Orlando Speed World Drugway on Sunday. Her family said on their GoFundMe account that they fought “for her life” for two days before being declared brain dead at 10:54pm on Tuesday.
Orange County Fire Rescue received a 911 report of an accident between a car and a person on an Orlando Speed World Truck at 11:20am Sunday.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Rodriguez competed for a junior dragster race car when he controlled it, causing a 34-year-old safety guide employee to collide. The employee was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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According to RaceTrack, Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez, 7, passed away Tuesday after an accident at Orlando Speed World Drugway in Florida over the weekend. (Orlando Speed World Drugway/Facebook)
In a Facebook post, Orlando Speedway said she was “deeply heartbroken” by the “tragic incident” and offers “thinking and prayers” to the girl's loved ones and the racing community in general.
“Motorsport is based on passion, but moments like this remind us of the risks that come with things we love. Injuries can heal, but the pain of loss is immeasurable,” Post said. It states.
“We have stood together in support, mourning and prayer during these difficult times. We express our deep sadness to those in sorrow and continue to lift them up with our thoughts. ”
Orange County Fire Rescue responded to an accident between a racing car and an Orlando Speed World Truck person on Sunday at 11:20am. (Orlando Speed World Drugway/Facebook)
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Rodriguez was a freshman at Eastland Christian School in Orlando. Fox 35, It was said to be bright and beautiful by school officials.
“She was a bright light in our school community. We are grateful to be with her. Her beautiful smile will be deeply missed by all of us,” the school said in a statement. I did. “We will keep Elienis's memory close to our hearts. We will be grateful for your understanding and support as we grieve this loss and remember the joy she brought to all of us.”
The 7-year-old junior drug racer was declared brain dead on Tuesday, two days after an accident at Orlando Speed World Drugway. (Orlando Speed World Drugway/Facebook)
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As of early Friday morning, the GoFundMe account had been set up to help families pay funeral expenses, with donations of more than $25,300.
