Thousands Raised For Family Of 5-Year Old Killed In Car Crash

CHICAGO, IL - A heartbroken family is in need of help after the death of 5-year-old Daniela Chavez, who was killed in a tragic car crash last weekend near 43rd and Western. But just days after the tragedy, more than $13,000 has been raised in a GoFundMe effort to help the family pay for the funeral and other expenses that come up during a time of unthinkable grief.

Daniela was the lone fatality of the Sunday morning crash that involved two cars and injured seven others, including Daniela's three sisters.

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15th Ward Ald. Raymond Lopez said Daniela was a student at Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy and a parishioner at Holy Cross Church in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

"Daniela’s family is struggling not only with the loss of Daniela but the medical bills for the surviving siblings also associated the accident," Lopez said. "If you can find it in your heart to assist them, please join me doing so."

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