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Lynn 12-year-old killed in car crash during visit to Guatemala

Lynn 12-year-old killed in car crash during visit to Guatemala

Boston Globe6 days ago
Esteban's grandmother, Silvia Lopez, was also killed in the accident, according to an
As of Monday morning, it had raised nearly $7,000. According to Guatemalan media, Bradley's body is being brought back to Massachusetts for the funeral.
The crash occurred in San Marcos, a town in southern Guatemala near the Mexican border, according to the fund-raiser, which was organized by Kelly Mendez-Aguilar.
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'Sadly, what was supposed to be a memorable and joyful trip turned into a devastating experience for the family,' the fund-raiser stated.
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