A tragic incident unfolded in Santa Ana, California, as 69-year-old Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, a pancreatic cancer survivor, was fatally struck by a bin lorry while crossing West Bishop Street. The heartbreaking event took place just after 7am on a Wednesday morning, witnessed by schoolchildren and families from Pio Pico Elementary School. Responding to multiple calls, officers and the Orange County Fire Authority arrived at the scene to find the aftermath of the collision on a roundabout.
The driver of the bin lorry remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities as they confirmed the unfortunate passing of Ms. de Ruesga. A GoFundMe campaign was initiated to assist with funeral expenses, revealing that she had battled pancreatic cancer, was in remission for a year, and was beginning to regain her health before the tragedy struck. The campaign described her as a beloved individual who will be deeply missed, leaving an irreplaceable void in the hearts of her loved ones.
The fundraising effort garnered over $7,100 by Sunday evening, with contributors expressing their love and admiration for Ms. de Ruesga’s compassionate and resilient character. The campaign aims to provide her with a dignified farewell befitting her memory, urging support through donations or sharing the page to help the family during this difficult time.
Thank you for your kindness, prayers, and solidarity in honoring the memory of a cherished individual. If you wish to contribute to the GoFundMe campaign, you can do so by clicking the provided link.
