Over $30K Raised For Family Of Rochelle Park Crash Victim

ELMWOOD PARK, NJ — Over $30,000 has been raised for the family of Mario Andres Uran Gaviria, a 41-year-old Elmwood Park man who died in a motorcycle accident March 9.

Gaviria suffered severe head trauma when his motorcycle struck the back tire of a semi-truck on Route 17 in Rochelle Park. He was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, but didn't survive.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to cover funeral expenses, and provide a few months of support to his family. Over 200 donors have contributed a total of $31,216 to date.

Maria Lopez, of Elmwood Park, created the fundraiser, and said Gaviria "was a loving father and husband." He is survived by three sons and his wife.

"He had a heart of gold and would lighten up any room with his awesome personality. His devotion to his work, his family & his friends was felt by everyone. He was extremely loved and will be missed tremendously," said Lopez.

Lopez is seeking to raise $50,000.

The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office is still looking for the maroon or red semi-trailer truck involved in the accident. Read more: Investigation Underway In Fatal Rochelle Park Motorcycle Crash

Anyone with information regarding the accident can contact the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit at 201-226-5595 or the Rochelle Park Police Department at 201-843-1515.

The Rochelle Park Police Department posted this video of what they believe to be the truck in question.

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