What Happened
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On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at around 5:10 p.m., a fiery rollover crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in Rye Brook. First responders arrived to find the vehicle overturned and engulfed in flames.(turn0search0Daily Voice, turn0search1Daily Voice)
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The young victim was 16‑year‑old Tania López, who tragically lost her life in the accident. The family described how what began as a joyful day at the beach turned into tragedy on their way home.(turn0search0Daily Voice)
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Alongside Tania, her four siblings were also severely injured and remain hospitalized, fighting to recover from the crash.(turn0search0Daily Voice)
Community Response & Support
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The López family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses and to repatriate Tania’s body to Guatemala, where she was born. As of August 19, the campaign had raised $3,896 of its $6,500 goal.(turn0search0Daily Voice)
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Port Chester Mayor Luis Marino issued a heartfelt statement:
“We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and join in strength, comfort, and solidarity with our neighbors… In their grief, we must open our hearts and not leave them alone.”(turn0search0Daily Voice)
Summary Table
Aspect | Details |
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Date & Time | Saturday, August 16, 2025 – ~5:10 p.m. |
Location | Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY |
Victim | 16‑year‑old Tania López (deceased) |
Others Affected | Four siblings severely injured and hospitalized |
Community Action | GoFundMe launched; Port Chester mayor issued support statement |
Purpose of Funds | Funeral expenses and repatriation to Guatemala |
What We Can Do Next
If you’d like, I can help with:
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Locating the GoFundMe link to share or donate (if not already provided to you).
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Tracking local news coverage or updates on the siblings’ condition.
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Finding information on memorial services or community vigils.
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Providing grief support resources for families and friends navigating this tragedy.
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Assisting with writing a tribute, condolence message, or memorial post.