Local Veterans raising money for crash victims

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A fundraiser Friday morning for the four Brawley families who continue to mourn.

Four teens were killed in a car crash on Monday, January 8. 

Communities across Imperial County continue to show support to the four families that lost their loved ones in the tragic crash last week in Brawley.

It’s been over a week since four teens lost their lives and the support for their family members continues.

On Friday morning, a fundraiser was hosted by VFW Post 9305 to benefit the families impacted by the deadly crash.

“For what I’ve seen, the Imperial Valley is amazing personally. The Imperial Valley is amazing speaking from experience from when they did the fundraiser from when I lost my son amazing amazing," said Ambrose Ramirez, Vice Commander of VFW 9305.

The Vice Commander said it is incredible to see how the community is coming together for the families just like they did when his son passed away from fentanyl.

Board Supervisor Ryan Kelley also made a stop to show support.

"The VFW is selling taco plates to raise money for the families and this will help them to be able to deal with the grief they have experienced and also to help the vets as well," said Kelley.

A local said staying together is what the Valley needs to do.

"It reflects the Brawley community and the Valley as a whole when we step up and help each other in times in need like this regardless whether  we have that one on one connection or not I think this has been a great idea the fundraiser earlier this week this shows the better nature of who we are as people," stated Lisa Solomon.

The crash happened on Monday, January 8 on Cattle Call Drive by Cattle Call Park.

Police say the vehicle hit a tree and then caught on fire.  

We are not releasing the victims' names to respect the families' wishes.