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Tragic Good Samaritan Incident – Youngtown, AZ

Victim: Celena Vega, a 29-year-old mother and beloved community member
Date & Location: Late evening Sunday, near 111th Avenue and Grand Ave/Street in Youngtown, AZ https://www.azfamily.com+11https://www.azfamily.com+11thelegaladvocate.com+11Facebook+8thelegaladvocate.com+8YouTube+8
Incident Overview:
1. A woman was struck by a hit-and-run driver and left injured in the roadway.
2. Celena, hearing the incident outside her home, rushed out to assist—she knew the initial victim.
3. Tragically, as she helped, Celena was struck by a second vehicle. This driver remained on the scene. thelegaladvocate.com+6https://www.azfamily.com+6ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV)+6
Outcome:
Celena suffered serious injuries, was hospitalized with a brain injury, and sadly died on Tuesday. https://www.azfamily.com+1ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV)+1

Vigil Held: Loved ones and neighbors gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate Celena’s compassionate spirit https://www.azfamily.com
Family Memories: Her sister Vanessa described her as “a free spirit…loved everyone. She didn’t have no enemies.” https://www.azfamily.com
Mother & Hero: A devoted mother of three, she was preparing for her 30th birthday and her son’s upcoming eighth-grade graduation https://www.azfamily.com
Organ Donation: Celena’s final act of kindness—her organs are saving the lives of eight people https://www.azfamily.com+8https://www.azfamily.com+8ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV)+8

Drivers Identified:
- The first driver fled the scene.
- The driver who struck Celena remained and was not impaired Wikipedia+11ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV)+11thelegaladvocate.com+11
Ongoing Inquiry: The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating both crashes. No charges have been announced yet. Wikipedia+7https://www.azfamily.com+7https://www.azfamily.com+7
Community Concern: Residents noted 111th Avenue is known for speeding; they urge leaders to consider increased safety measures like lower speed limits or speed bumps ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV)+4https://www.azfamily.com+4thelegaladvocate.com+