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New York Post
6 days ago
- New York Post
Aspiring National Guardsman, 19, killed by drunk driver days before birthday at California bus stop
An aspiring National Guardsman was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver at a California bus stop just days before his 20th birthday, according to police and his heartbroken family. Ricky Ray Reyes Jr., 19, was pronounced dead at the scene after the unidentified driver jumped the sidewalk and plowed into him while he waited for the bus at Del Paso and El Centro roads in North Natomas Wednesday afternoon, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Reyes, a deli worker and former Junior ROTC cadet who devoted his weekends at the Army National Guard Base in Sacramento, had just finished a tour at a local trade school when he was tragically killed, his devastated loved ones said in a GoFundMe, which has since raised more than $22,000. 3 Ricky Ray Reyes Jr., 19, was killed by an alleged drunk driver while he waited at a bus stop in North Natomas. Ricky Ray Reyes Jr (Reray)/GoFundMe 'My son, he was amazing, way better than I was,' his father, Ricky Reyes Sr., told CBS Sacramento, adding that his son was a master at making sandwiches. 'Beautiful soul, loving, caring, always giving.' The future soldier was just eight days shy of his birthday when he was mowed down. 3 He was a former Junior ROTC cadet who spent his weekends at the Army National Guard Base in Sacramento. Ricky Ray Reyes Jr (Reray)/GoFundMe The motorist – who officers allege was under the influence – was taken to an area hospital with injuries following the deadly crash. The sloshed suspect, whose identity has not been released, has since been arrested and remains hospitalized, police said. Reyes' death marks the 97th motor vehicle-related fatality in Sacramento County this year, Isaac Gonzalez, founder of Slow Down Sacramento, told the outlet. 3 Police said the alleged drunk driver jumped the sidewalk and fatally struck Reyes. CBS News 'It's absolutely heartbreaking,' Gonzalez said. 'And the data is pretty eye-opening. It shows you that it's a systemic problem across our county but also that there's clusters, so there are specific areas where we are seeing multiple fatalities.' City officials are reportedly investigating the deadly crash sites to determine if changes to the area could prevent future accidents.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
Fallen Georgia State trooper honored by former high school
The Brief Trooper Jimmy Cenescar died in a crash on January 28, 2024, while trying to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation. Cenescar's former high school, Paulding County High School, honored him by displaying his uniform in the school's entrance hallway. Cenescar is remembered as a legacy at his high school, where he was involved in debate and Junior ROTC. He was a Haitian immigrant whose family moved to Paulding County from Orlando. DALLAS, Ga. - A Georgia State Patrol trooper killed in the line of duty in 2024 is being honored by his former high school. Trooper Jimmy Cenescar died after a crash on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, while attempting to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation on Interstate 85. The backstory Trooper Cenescar died after a crash while attempting to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation. Cenescar's vehicle left the road and struck an embankment, trees, and a retaining wall. Emergency personnel responded and attempted life-saving measures before he was rushed to Northside Gwinnett Hospital where he passed away. He was 28 years old. On Feb. 2, the Georgia State Patrol revealed Gerson Ayala-Rodriguez had been arrested in connection to Cenescar's death. Ayala-Rodriguez pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular homicide last summer. Local perspective Paulding County High School has placed Trooper Cenescar's uniform on the wall of the school's entrance hallway. State Troopers, Paulding County Sheriff's Office, school leaders and family gathered at the high school to pay tribute to Cenescar. "It shows you the legacy he left at this school," said the fallen trooper's brother, Isaac Cenescar. "We always pray and preach for legacy." A school social worker whose husband taught Cenescar remembers him an "old soul". "Jimmy to others that didn't know him, is the fallen hero, but Jimmy was much more than that to Paulding County High School," Kim Cayetano. Biker pleads guilty to crash that killed Georgia trooper in January SEE ALSO: Fallen Georgia State Trooper receives posthumous college diploma Dig deeper Educators and family pointed out Cenescar was a Haitian immigrant whose family moved to Paulding County from Orlando. The audience learned the young law enforcement officer was a debater in high school who also participated in Junior ROTC. The Source FOX 5's Kevyn Stewart spoke with the family of Georgia State Patrol Trooper Jimmy Cenescar, who died in the line of duty more than a year ago.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Behind the scenes: News 8 WROC welcomes local JROTC students
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Several students who are part of the Junior ROTC program in Rochester explored the news business at WROC-TV studios Tuesday afternoon. Lt. Colonel Bill Carr and other RCSD instructors and volunteers facilitated the tour. The cadets from Rochester Early College International High School said they were excited to see the different departments. They showed an interest in how stories are edited, how the news is produced in the studio, and of course they wanted to experience the magic of the weather wall! The students spent a couple of hours hearing about the various jobs and roles within a news station and how the team at News 8 works together to serve the community. We first met Retired Army Lt. Colonel Bill Carr and his cadets last October as they prepared for a national competition at Fort Knox. Carr said JROTC isn't just about military training and discipline. Through the program, students gain exposure to places, events, and careers they may not have had access to prior to high school. It gives them a window into what is possible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
