A drag racing track in Orlando, Florida, Mourns for the loss of a 7-year-old girl who died of injuries who rose during an accident at the weekend.
Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez died on Tuesday after an accident during a race in the Orlando Speed World Dragway on Sunday. Her family said on a GoFundMe account that she fought “for her life” for two days before she was declared brain dead on Tuesday at 10:54 am.
Orange County Fire Rescue received 911 reports about an accident between a car and a person on the Orlando Speed World Track at 11:20 am on Sunday.
Rodriguez was Racing with her Junior Dragster Racecar When she lost control of it and a 34-year-old employee of the safety guide hit a concrete wall, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The employee was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez, 7, died on Tuesday after an accident in the Orlando Speed World Dragway in Florida this weekend, according to the race track. (Orlando Speed World Dragway/Facebook)
In a message on Facebook, the Orlando speedway Said that it is “deeply sad” by the “tragic incident”, the offering of “thoughts and prayers” to the loved ones of the little girl and the racing community, in general.
“Motorsports is built on passion, but moments like these remind us of the risks associated with what we love. Although injuries can cure, the pain of loss is immeasurable,” the post said partially.
It concluded: “Together we are in support, mourning and prayer in this difficult time. We extend our deepest participation in those mourning and they will continue to raise them in our mind.”
Orange County Fire Rescue responded to an accident between a racing car and a person on the Orlando Speed World Track at 11:20 am on Sunday. (Orlando Speed World Dragway/Facebook)
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Rodriguez was a first class student at the Eastland Christian School in Orlando, according to Fox 35, And was described as clear and beautifully by school officials.
“She was a clear light in our school community and we are grateful for the time we had with her. Her beautiful smile will be missed by us all deeply,” the school said in a statement. “We will keep Elienisse’s memory close to our hearts. Thank you for your understanding and support when we come together to mourn this loss and the joy she has brought us all to remember.”
The 7-year-old Junior Drag Racer was brought back on Tuesday, two days after her accident in the Orlando Speed World Dragway. (Orlando Speed World Dragway/Facebook)
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From the early Friday morning, the GoFundMe account had set up to help the family pay for the funeral costs more than $ 25,300 in donations.
