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78-year-old Ecuadorian woman dies after being hit by car in Stamford while visiting grandchildren

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Carmen Illapa Verdezoto, a 78-year-old Ecuadorian woman, died after being struck by a vehicle while visiting family in Stamford, Connecticut.
  • The accident occurred as she was crossing a street, and the driver remained at the scene and called authorities.
  • Her family is seeking financial support to repatriate her remains to Ecuador for burial.

A tragic accident in Stamford, Connecticut, claimed the life of Carmen Illapa Verdezoto, a 78-year-old Ecuadorian national, as she was visiting her children and grandchildren. The incident occurred on Friday, July 31, around 5:30 AM when Verdezoto was crossing Progress Drive near Stillwater Avenue. She was struck by a 2022 Ford Escape.

The 28-year-old driver, a Stamford resident, stopped at the scene, contacted authorities, and attempted to assist Verdezoto until emergency services arrived. Paramedics transported her to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. Stamford Police faced challenges locating her family due to the absence of identification or a phone on the victim.

Verdezoto's family has launched a fundraising campaign to cover the costs of repatriating her body to Ecuador, fulfilling one of her final wishes to be buried near her relatives. They aim to raise approximately $20,000 for the transportation and funeral services. Family members described Carmen as a hardworking woman dedicated to her community and family, whose legacy was marked by love and solidarity. They noted her warmth, strength, and loving presence left a lasting impact on all who knew her. As of now, police have not announced any charges related to the accident.

Her warmth, strength, and loving presence left a mark on all who knew her.

— Her loved onesDescribing Carmen Illapa Verdezoto's character and impact.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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