Family mourns grandmother after overpass jumper lands on car
Overpass jumper causes fatal injuries to grandmother on 210 Freeway
A family has spoken out after their grandmother died from injuries sustained when a man jumped off an overpass and landed on her car. On August 9, around 7:00pm, Margarita Novela Galindo and her husband, Florencio Galindo, were driving on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar, California. A man allegedly jumped off the overpass and crashed through their car.
Reports of a man threatening to jump from the Roxford Street overpass had been received by Los Angeles Fire Department, according to New York Post. Margarita’s family described the impact as ‘severe,’ stating the man ‘crashed through the windscreen’ and landed on her.
Margarita’s son, David Galindo, told KTLA 5 that when the man landed on the car, Florencio immediately pulled over to remove him from his wife.
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Florencio, who was not seriously injured, called David to inform him that ambulances were on their way. He conveyed the severity of the situation, realizing it was ‘serious,’ as reported by ABC 7 Chicago.
Margarita was left in ‘critical condition.’ Despite fighting bravely for nearly three weeks, on August 28, doctors informed her family she ‘wouldn’t recover.’
A GoFundMe started by one of Margarita’s children states: “Tragically, my mom passed away, leaving behind me, my brother, my sister, and her seven grandchildren. My dad is now alone without the love of his life. It’s incredibly unfair that her life was taken because someone else didn’t want theirs.
“My mom was a loving and caring person, and our family is heartbroken and struggling to cope with this unimaginable loss. We’ve been by her side throughout this ordeal, and now we’re asking for any support to help us give her the farewell she deserves.”
Margarita’s daughter Stephanie Galindo expressed her sadness and anger, stating, “I’m just sad and a little angry that was her destiny, her end. She goes out for a trip and then she just never comes back. And that’s my anger. That we never said ‘Bye.'”
The family holds no ill feelings towards the man who allegedly jumped off the overpass. Translating her father’s Spanish, Stephanie explained, “He doesn’t know what problems he may have had to [end his life], but he doesn’t have any resentment.”
The Los Angeles Fire Department and San Fernando Police Department were contacted for comments.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in a mental health crisis, help is available through Mental Health America. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.
Warning: This article contains discussion of a suspected attempted suicide which some readers may find distressing.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Times Now reports a tragic incident where a grandmother, Margarita Novela Galindo, was killed after a man jumped off a bridge and fell onto her car’s windshield, landing directly on her.(read more)
- NewsBreak reports on the tragic incident where a grandmother going on a trip with her husband dies after a man jumps off an overpass, landing on their car. The article highlights the unexpected and devastating nature of the accident, emphasizing the randomness of such events and the profound impact they can have on families.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened to Margarita Novela Galindo?
She passed away from injuries after a man jumped off an overpass and landed on her car.
When and where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred on August 9 at around 7:00pm on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar, California.
How did Margarita’s family react to the man who jumped?
They don’t hold any bad feelings towards him and understand he may have had his own struggles.
What did Margarita’s family do after the incident?
They started a GoFundMe to help with her farewell and shared their heartbreak over the loss.
Where can people get help if they are in a mental health crisis?
Help is available through Mental Health America by calling or texting 988 or chatting at 988lifeline.org.
