Funds Raised For 3-Year-Old Killed In Alexandria Accident

ALEXANDRIA, VA—It's tragic enough that an Alexandria family lost their 3-year-old boy in a car accident, but even more so that they cannot afford a funeral. Alexandria residents may be able to lend a hand during their troubling time.

William Zuniga Leonor, 3, was killed Saturday, Sept. 23 when a car accidentally struck him in the street. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was driving south in the 3400 block of Executive Avenue when he hit the boy that ran into the street. Neighbors took the child to the hospital, where he died of his injuries.

According to a GoFundMe page set up by Alexandria resident Melissa Carolan Gouffray, "His grief-stricken family is unable to make service arrangements for their son due to the high costs of funeral & burial services."

So far, the campaign has raised over $6,000 with a goal of $20,000.

The driver stayed on scene to cooperate with police. Authorities have not indicated charges against the driver.

Witnesses or anyone with information about the accident should call Detective William Oakley at 703.746.6606.

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