Crime & Safety
SWR Man Mourned By Family And Friends After Fatal Crash, Memorial Planned In Lake Elsinore
The Riverside County Coroner's Bureau officially identified Isaac Romero, 21, killed in a collision Saturday.
LAKE ELSINORE, CA — The family of Isaac Romero is suffering the loss of their son this week, they shared on a fundraiser established in his memory.
"It is with a heavy heart that these words are written, we lost our beloved Isaac very suddenly and unexpectedly early Saturday morning," Joseph Romero stated. "Our hearts are broken and our world has forever changed."
On Saturday morning, just after 1:15 a.m., the 21-year-old was driving a 2000 Ford Explorer at an unknown speed eastbound on State Route 74 just west of Grand Avenue in the Lake Elsinore area. For unknown reasons, the vehicle veered to the right, leaving the roadway and crashing into a tree.
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According to the family, a memorial service was planned for May 17. The fundraiser has raised $6,500 to date.
"Any contribution, big or small, would mean so much to our family as we try to honor his memory and give him the farewell he deserves," Romero said. "Thank you for all the love, support, kindness, and comfort during this difficult time."
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