Francesca Dominguez Remembered With Balloon Release
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) - Friends and family of Francesca Dominguez came together to say their goodbyes to her. The 31-year-old woman was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash earlier this month.
She and an on-duty Commerce City police officer were both hit by a pickup driven by Fructuso Rosales-Cano on Oct. 16. The victims were traveling on Highway 2 when Rosales-Cano crossed over into oncoming traffic and hit them.
The community, including first responders, brought balloons in her favorite colors -- blue and purple. They released them in her honor.
Balloon release & memorial for Francesca Dominguez in Commerce City. 31yo Francesca was killed 2 weeks ago when a suspected drunk driver killed her & @CommerceCityPD detective Curt Holland. @CBSDenver pic.twitter.com/tFr4oKzMD7
— Mark Neitro (@CBS4Mark) October 31, 2020
"It's the hardest thing when a dad has to go look for their daughter, and find her in the condition I found her in, but when I got there, she said 'you found me, dad,' and I knew right away, I would go to the end of the earth for my children," said Daniel Dominguez.
Her parents say they will be her voice and fight for justice for her even though it might take years.
Investigators believe alcohol and excessive speed were factors.
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