GoFundMe started for funerals for victims of fatal Collier I-75 crash: What to know

A GoFundMe has been started for the family of the five victims involved in the fatal car crash on Sept. 14 on Interstate 75 in Collier County.

Four of the five people in the car died. One remains in the hospital with serious injuries.

Here’s the latest updates on the crash victims and how you can donate.

More: Collier I-75 crash kills four, survivor teen out of critical condition: What we know

How did the crash happen?

According to the FHP report, the sedan was traveling south on I-75 in the center lane. The driver changed lanes and lost control of the vehicle , causing it to travel off of the roadway and into the grass.

The vehicle collided with a tree and broke into two separate parts.

The driver and two passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. One other passenger died later at the hospital and another passenger, 16-year-old Jefry Garcia was left in critical condition at the time.

The crash is still under investigation.

Who was in the car?

The driver, 18-year-old Edwin Jenri Garcia Ramos, and two 19-year-old men, Luis Garcia and Yony Garcia, were pronounced dead at the scene by rescue officials.

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