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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Boca Raton High senior killed in I-95 crash hours after graduation ceremony
Hendry Aceituno Gudiño filed into the Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon in his blue cap and gown alongside his fellow Boca Raton Community High School seniors as 'Pomp and Circumstance' played, parents and relatives pointing their cellphone cameras at their smiling faces. Aceituno Gudiño posed for his photo with Principal Suzanne King and crossed the stage. What should have been the next chapter of his life was cut short only hours later. Aceituno Gudiño was killed in a car crash on Interstate 95 that evening, 'on what was supposed to be one of the happiest days of his life,' a GoFundMe online fundraiser created on behalf of his mother said. His mother, Anielka Gudiño, told WPTV-Ch. 5 that her son, his girlfriend and his girlfriend's father were all riding together when they crashed. Martin County Fire Rescue responded to the single-car crash near Mile Marker 110 just before 9 p.m. Saturday night, said Public Information Officer Cory Pippin. Two of the car's three occupants, both men, were pronounced dead at the scene. The surviving woman was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Pippin did not have further information about those in the car or about the circumstances of the crash. A Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson did not respond to an email or voicemail seeking further information Tuesday. The Martin County Sheriff's Office deferred to FHP, the lead investigating agency. 'Hendry was a young man full of life, with a huge heart and dreams to fulfill,' the GoFundMe said. 'His smile, his energy, and his kindness left a lasting impression on all of us who were fortunate enough to know him. Now, his sudden passing leaves us with immense sorrow, but also with the responsibility to bid him farewell with the love and respect he deserves.' King sent a message to families and school staff Monday announcing the death without naming the graduate. 'On behalf of our school community, I will be reaching out to the student's family to express our heartfelt condolences and offer support,' King's message said. 'As parents and caregivers, you may find that your child is processing this loss differently. For some, this may be the first time they have experienced the death of a peer or someone in their community. I encourage all of us to approach conversations about this with care, compassion, and respect.' This is a developing story, so check back for updates. Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
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Boca Raton Community High School graduate dies in fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Martin County on May 17
MARTIN COUNTY — A single vehicle crash on Interstate 95 on May 17 resulted in two fatalities, one of which was a recent Boca Raton Community High School graduate, 18-year-old Hendry Aceituno Gudiño. Around 8:40 p.m. that night a 2002 Chevy Camaro was traveling north on I-95 near Southwest Martin Highway when the driver lost control and the car traveled across the northbound lanes and struck a guardrail in the median, according to Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson Indiana Miranda. The driver of the car, a 52-year-old man, and Gudiño, of Riviera Beach, were pronounced deceased on scene. A 16-year-old girl in the back seat of the car was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to the crash report. Roberto Hurtado, a classmate and friend of Gudiño, said the girl in the back seat was Gudiño's girlfriend and the man driving was the girlfriend's father. Hurtado organized a GoFundMe to help raise money to cover funeral expenses, relocation expenses, and to support Gudiño's family. He said he and other friends are doing everything they can to give Gudiño a "proper goodbye." Gudiño graduated high school in Palm Beach County on May 14. Hurtado said Gudiño was born in Venzuela and he moved with his mother to Florida in 2023. He said they met because Gudiño spoke about Ecuador, where Hurtado is from. Hurtado said Gudiño called and Facetimed all of his friends about graduating high school and showing off his diploma saying "I got it, I did it." He said Gudiño was such a joyful person and there was always laughter when he was around. "When you needed to talk about something serious, he was there. When it was time to laugh, he laughed with us," Hurtado said. "He was always there no matter what." Martin County: 2 injured in crash on I-95 involving motorcycle, SUV Stuart: At least 7 vehicles 'heavily damaged' in fire behind Wallace Volvo Cars Hurtado said Gudiño had the phrase 'somos los que somos y estamos los que estamos' on his left arm which translates to 'we are who we are, and we're the ones who are here,' according to Hurtado. He said as a tribute to Gudiño, he and a few others have decided to get the same tattoo in the same place on their arms. Mary Grella, of Vero Beach, said she and her daughter were driving back from Palm Beach Gardens when the crash happened in front of them. She said I-95 was busy at the time and the car involved in the crash passed her before losing control, turning sideways in front of a semi, and eventually going off the road. "The semi starts breaking, I start breaking, we're basically just ready for impact trying to figure out where the car is going," Grella said. Grella said car parts were flying everywhere and while the car was sliding it smelled like fire and rubber. She said it happened so quick but felt like everything was moving in slow motion. Grella said her daughter called 911 immediately after the crash happened. "I wasn't even quite sure where we were," Grella said. "I told them we were before the St. Lucie exit and they pinged our car to figure out where we were. By the time they figured out where we were, they had dispatch going, so they were amazing." Olivia Franklin is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Olivia on X @Livvvvv_5 or reach her by phone at 317-627-8048. E-mail her at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Boca Raton graduate dies in I-95 crash in Martin County on May 17
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Congratulations Class of 2025! Boca Raton Community High School graduation photos
Congratulations, class of 2025! It's that time again for the sound of "Pomp and Circumstance" as high school seniors at Boca Raton Community High School collect their diplomas at the school's graduation ceremony, held Wednesday, May 14, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Years of hard work in the classroom and commitment to learning even as the pandemic turned the world upside down characterize this year's senior class. Among them are entrepreneurs, award-winning inventors, standout athletes, and published authors. They will take their next steps in the world as technology and artificial intelligence advance at lightning speeds, and the last four years of their lives have taught them how to adapt no matter the circumstances. ➤ Capturing high school graduations: The Palm Beach Post photographs your graduations because we're proud, too ➤ Congratulations Class of 2025! Graduation galleries from Palm Beach County schools Want more education news? Sign up for our Extra Credit weekly newsletter, delivered every Friday to your inbox. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Class of 2025 Boca Raton Community High School graduation photos
