Mom of 4 Identified as Woman Who Was Pinned by Her Own Car with 2 of Her Kids Inside
Linda Angelica Tracy, 36, has been identified as the woman who died after she was pinned between her car and another vehicle in a California grocery store parking lot
Police reportedly said two of the woman's four children were inside the car at the time of the crash
Nearly $50,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign started for Tracy's family following the fatal crashThe California woman who died after she was pinned by her car, which had her two kids inside, has been identified.
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office said 36-year-old Linda Angelica Tracy, of Sacramento, died just before 6 p.m. local time on Tuesday, June 3, ABC affiliate KXTV and NBC affiliate KCRA-TV reported.
Police said the car somehow moved while she was not inside, pinning her against another vehicle in the parking lot of a Bel Air grocery store, according to the reports. Tracy died at the scene.
Two of Tracy's children were inside the car at the time of the crash, per the reports. Police said they were securely fastened into their seats and were not injured.
A memorial for Tracy has gone up outside the grocery store where the fatal crash occurred, according to KCRA-TV.
The coroner's office and Sacramento Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
Nearly $50,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign started for Tracy's family following the fatal incident.
Tosha Nichols, who organized the campaign, said the late mom leaves behind her husband, Larry, and four 'beautiful children' between the ages of 2 months and 7 years, according to Nichols.
'She was so caring and generous, outgoing, and loved her family and her friends with her whole heart,' Nichols wrote. 'If you have ever met Linda, you know she was one of the most beautiful people you have ever met with a heart of gold and a beautiful soul.'
She later added, 'You will be forever missed and never forgotten, Linda ❤️.'
In a statement to KCRA-TV, Tracy's family said the late mom was a graduate of Sacramento State College and C.K. McClatchy High School who 'built a successful career in IT across multiple agencies of the State of California.'
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Family described Tracy as 'an extraordinarily kind, loyal and caring person' who was 'an exceptional mother and friend' and 'constantly put her family and community first.'
'She never hesitated to do difficult and thankless work for others,' the family said. 'She spent her time on earth taking care of other people, especially her children and extended family, serving as a Girl Scout troop leader, fundraising for the kids' schools, taking the kids to soccer and swim, birthdays and play dates.'
They continued, 'She ran a tight ship at home and loved nothing more than planning the next family adventure. Linda was soft spoken, but fierce — the type of person you want in your corner in tough times. She would do anything to protect the people she loved.'
At the end of the statement, the family said they are 'devastated by her loss and asks for privacy as they grieve."
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