A California man did something out of character on April 19, 2025, that will forever serve as a lasting memory for his family. Albino Barrera, 73, posed for a photo with his 2-year-old granddaughter, Sofia Barrera, before leaving a friend’s birthday party . A short time later, the pair died in a car accident involving a suspected drunk driver. As the Barrera family grapples with the tremendous loss, they will forever cherish that final photograph.
According to KABC, the California Highway Patrol reported a crash on 5 Freeway in Anaheim, about 7 p.m. April 19. KABC identified Sofia’s mother as the driver of the white SUV involved in the fatal crash.
The force of the accident ejected Albino Barrera from the vehicle and killed him instantly. His grandson, Ishmael Barrera Romera, who was riding in the front seat, told KABC he saw his grandfather on the ground…