LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Nearly 48 hours after a crash that took her life, a Las Vegas mother’s story was displayed using two photo frames: one held by her fiancé, the other by her four children.
Las Vegas police responded Wednesday to a crash just before 9 a.m. at South University Center Drive and East Twain Avenue. According to police, video evidence showed a driver in a Chevrolet running a red light when a woman crossing the sidewalk was hit.
The woman identified by family as Jessica Fodge, 31, was walking back home after dropping her children off at their school, according to family members who spoke with 8 News Now.
“The car came and hit her and pinned her up and killed her right here,” Devon Mayers, the victim’s fiancé, said. “So, we are all out here now showing our respect.”
Fodge was described by the family as a devoted mother of four children, ages ranging from six to nine—who are now left without a mom.
“Mommy, I did not want you to die,” Fodge’s daughter said. “I just didn’t want you to die because I wanted you to be here and I also love you every day.”
8 News Now spoke with several members of the family and verified the gofundme account, titled: “Aid Devon & His 4 Children After DUI Tragedy,” which has been organized by Mayers’ sister, Chanell Dudley, set to help support Fodge’s four children.
“I just want to pay for her funeral,” Mayers said. “I don’t want to cremate her because her kids want to see her again.”
The driver, identified by police as Gerardo Lopez, was arrested and faces charges of suspicion of impairment and reckless driving and is being held on a $250,000 bail; a court date has been set for Mar. 11, according to court records.
