Memorial car wash fundraiser held for man who died in crash
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County got a chance to get their cars washed for a good cause.
The family and friends of 33-year-old Victor Salgado held a memorial car wash at the Realty Agency at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.
Salgado died last week in a motorcycle crash that happened in the area of Eighth Street and Avenue B in Yuma.
All proceeds from the car wash will go towards his family.
“It’s just his mom, and she’s a hard working woman who’s doing it on her own. And she took this death very, very hard, and we just want to help as much as we can. Victor was a big part of all of our lives…we’re just trying to help them,” said Leah, one of the organizers.
The car wash fundraiser lasted until 1:00 p.m.
The family is also selling chicken plates on Sunday and barbacoa plates this upcoming Wednesday to help with funeral expenses.
Chicken plates are $12 They provide delivery and pick-up starting at 11:00 a.m. at 2156 S 44th Dr. in Yuma.
Barbacoa plates are $15 a plate. They provide delivery or pick-up at the Old Chile Pepper building at 1030 W 24th St. in Yuma from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
There is also a GoFundMe to help the family as well. It has a goal of $18,000, with nearly $4,000 raised so far. If anyone would like to donate to the GoFundMe, click here.