March 18, 2010

KSEE 24 EXCLUSIVE: Woman hailed as hero for saving car crash victim

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Jun 30, 2009 at 12:46 AM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 30, 2009 at 5:38 PM EDT

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A former Tulare County Sheriff's Deputy is being hailed as a hero for helping save a woman from a burning car that had been hit by a suspected drunk driver. Michelle Fife was driving home Sunday night when she came upon a horrible accident on Mooney Blvd. in Tulare. She helped a police officer pull the driver of one of the cars out of the burning wreckage.
Luz Gonzales was driving southbound on Mooney when a car veered into the wrong lane and hit her head on. There were four passengers in the car. Two of the passengers were killed and another was able to get out, but Luz was trapped. Fife stopped and helped the lone officer on the scene pull Luz from the wreckage Her father, Fred Gonzales, met Fife today and called her an angel and a hero for saving his daughter.
The driver of the other car, Eliazar Nambo Gomez of Fresno, has been charged with felony DUI and two counts of vehicular manslaughter.
Our media partner, the Visalia Times Delta, identified the two people who died in the accident as David Lee Loza, 27, of Porterville and Felipe Samuel Beltran, 28, of Strathmore.

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Thursday, Aug 27 at 9:52 PM The Family of David Loza wrote ...

We Miss and Love you bunches.

Thursday, Aug 27 at 9:51 PM sandy wrote ...

This is all getting old. All this crazy talk is just making things harder for my family. So be mature and let my brother rest. The only person that killed David was Mr. Gomez. Brother we miss you and I know you're not happy with the drama. Love your sis, Sandy "aka" dinkens

Wednesday, Aug 19 at 7:19 PM SILVER MARIE LOZA wrote ...

DADDY I GOTTA GO NOW BUT I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND ILL NEVER FORGET YOU I JUST PAY THAT YOULL COME BACK ONE DAY TO BE WITH ME AND MY MOMMY I KNOW IN MY HEART AND EVERYONE KNOWS YOU NEVER LOVED THAT GIRL I KNOW YOU WERE JUST WAITING FOR MY MOMMY BUT SHE HAD TO TAKE YOUR LIFE DADDY I LOVE YOU AND ILL ALWAYS BE YOUR LIL GIRL YOUR PRINCESS YOUR EVERYTHING I KNOW THE ONLY THINGS IN LIFE YOU CARED ABOUT WERE ME AND MY MOMMY DADDY I LOVE YOU AND ILL SEE YOU LATER ON LOVE YOU!!

Wednesday, Aug 19 at 7:13 PM SILVER MARIE LOZA wrote ...

TO GO BUT NO THAT GIRL JUST WANT AND HAD TO GO SO BECUS OF HER YOU GONE I THINK TO MYSELF EVERYDAY SHE KILLED MY DADDY AND I TELL EVERYONE ADRIANA KILLED MY DADDY I TELL MY FRIENDS MY DADDY DIDNT WANNA GO BUT SHE MADE HIM SO BECUS OF HER MY DADDY IS GONE BUT MY MOMMY YELLS ME HES IN HEAVEN WITH THE ANGELS SO NOW BECUS OF ADRIANA I HAVE TO VISIT MY DADDY IN THE PARK AND I HAVE TO TALK TO HIS PICTURE I CAN NEVER HUG HIM FEEL HIM, GIVE HIM KISSES LIKE I USE TOO ALL I DO IS PRAY THAT HE CAN HEAR ME

Wednesday, Aug 19 at 7:07 PM SILVER MARIE LOZA wrote ...

HEY DADDY I MISS YOU SO MUCH IM IN THE BIG PRESCHOOL NOW AND ITS SO KOOL I KNOW HOW TO WRITE MY NAME AND OTHER WORDS ALOT OF OTHER WORDS INSTEAD OF SCRIBBLING AND IM LEARNING HOW TO TYPE IM SLOW WRITE NOW BUT ONE DAY ILL BE GOOD DADDY I MISS YOU SO MUCH WHY DID U HAVE TO GO DADDY WHY DID YOU LEAVE WHY DID YOU HAVE TO GO WITH THAT GIRL SHE KILLED YOU DADDY SHE DIDNT CARE ABOUT YOU BECUS IF SHE DID SHE WOULD OF SAID OK WE WONT GO BUT NO SHE WANTED TO GO OVER THERE AND EVERYONE KNEW YOU DIDNT WANT

Friday, Aug 7 at 5:09 PM DRE wrote ...

the last hours of your life with you..I ask God sometimes y he didnt take me too..i'd rather b w/u then feel how i feel rite now...but i'm going to move foward in life, cuz i know thats what you would know thats wat you would've wanted. ill never forget the last thing you told me, and i'll never forget you. your guna be a part of me forever...I love you David...Until we meet again My Love

Friday, Aug 7 at 4:58 PM DRE wrote ...

Babe u cant even realize how much i miss you...life is so hard with you not here, its just not the same, you took a piece of me the day u left this earth...im so happy that god brought u into my life you were a great person with a huge heart and everyone loves you. i'm so grateful for the last 2 1/2 yrs you taught me how to become a better perso..and i enjoyed every minute of our time togeather. God took u too soon you had so much to live for..i feel very lucky to have been able to spend

Tuesday, Jul 21 at 11:15 PM KrSy MaRiE bEnEvIdEz wrote ...

the best way a child can possibly understand but its like its not good enough for her im trying to keep her busy i put her in hip hop dance class and i told your family the days her class is and i know your up there watching her probably laughing at us cuz you know how shy she is so i have to dance with her too and im waiting for cheer leading to start so she can be really good at it so she can be a cheer leader for the RAIDERS just like you always wanted her to be well i gotta go lee we love u

Tuesday, Jul 21 at 11:10 PM kRsY mArIe BeNeViDeZ wrote ...

Lee it me again we miss you so much its so hard for me to explain to our lil girl your princess the questions shes asking me about you and how it happened why arent you here with us and she starts crying yelling at me mommy i just wanna go up there and visit my daddy i promise ill be back you have my word what do i tell her i know your up there in heaven and listening to her and i know your watching down on her but what am i suppose to tell her i try to explain to her the best way i can

Wednesday, Jul 8 at 6:12 PM Anthonnette Lopez wrote ...

Our brother was a kind hearted, and soft spoken individual. He has been taken from us far too soon. I will always keep him close to my heart and always in my prayers. I miss you brother. Love, Sister sister

Wednesday, Jul 8 at 5:57 PM Sandy Herrera wrote ...

Brother you may be gone from home, but not from our hearts. You are greatly missed and our lives will never be the same. You have touched so many lives. We thank you for all the great memories you have left us. God Bless you and Felipe. Untill we meet agian. I love you brother.

Wednesday, Jul 8 at 5:51 PM The family of David Loza wrote ...

We deeply appreciate your kind expression of sympathy in our time of great sorrow. We know our pain will decrease and what will remain will always be. Love all whom you hold dear Precious is the time you share do not wait for tomorrow for tomorrow may not be... Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

Friday, Jul 3 at 1:57 AM jorge hernandez wrote ...

felipe and david. we will miss you both very much. you will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts.

Thursday, Jul 2 at 9:03 PM Violet and Family wrote ...

We will miss u very much David, but no worries your little girl stays in good hands!!

Thursday, Jul 2 at 7:40 PM FROM THE FAMILY wrote ...

To Michelle,you were an angel sent to the scene it was not by chance...you save 3 lives & although you were unable to save our loved ones,we are grateful to you.

Thursday, Jul 2 at 1:59 PM Lori Huerta de Leon wrote ...

I just heard the news and want to send my deepest condolences to Manuel and the rest of the family and friends. My prayers go out to all of you.

Wednesday, Jul 1 at 11:41 PM Michelle wrote ...

I don't believe in "Happen Chance" I believe God had a purpose for me to be placed on the scene of this accident to help save a life. My heart and prayers go out to the families of the victims that lost thier lives that night. I just wish I could have done more. There's not a moment that goes by that I don't think about that night.

Wednesday, Jul 1 at 3:20 PM anonymous friend wrote ...

The LORD will give strength to HIS people; The Lord will bless HIS people with peace. psalm29:10 may the lord give you all strength and peace in the troubled time and know that the loved ones that were lost are with friends and family who have also been lost greeting them to the gates with open arms and will be waiting for each and every one of you. love and god bless ....

Wednesday, Jul 1 at 11:59 AM DEBBIE CHAMBERS wrote ...

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE BELTRAN FAMILY.

Wednesday, Jul 1 at 4:19 AM Rodriguez family wrote ...

manuel and lil manny our prayers are with both of you,and the loza family,felipe we will miss you so much.."R.I.P" mihito

Wednesday, Jul 1 at 1:48 AM anonymous wrote ...

there is nothing that we can say to the families to make this horrible hurt leave their hearts but SORRY they were both wonderful people and we know their in heaven now and they feel no sadness no hurt no bad- David your memories will live with your loved ones forever will miss you

Wednesday, Jul 1 at 1:44 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Our heart goes out to the entire Loza family they lost a real wonderfull young man, real caring & kind.

Wednesday, Jul 1 at 1:23 AM CARRIE & OSCAR wrote ...

WE ARE SO VERY SORRY OF WHAT HAPPEND TO DAVID AND FELIPE. I KNOW IT IS GOING TO TAKE ALONG TIME TO GET THROUGH WHAT HAPPEND BUT WE ARE HERE FOR YOUR FAMILY IF YOU NEED US. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE LOZA FAMILY AND TO THE BENIVEDEZ FAMILY. NO LITTLE GIRL DESRVES TO LOOSE HER DADDY. I HOPE AT LEAST THAT DRIVER KNOWS WHAT HE DID SO THAT HE CAN LIVE WITH THE SORROW THAT HE CAUSED TO SO MANY PEOPLE. WE WILL MISS YOU GUYS. LOVE THE CHAPA FAMILY

Wednesday, Jul 1 at 1:10 AM JESSICA ): wrote ...

FELIPE WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 11:55 PM christina wrote ...

DAVID AND FELIPE WERE GOOD FRIENDS WE SHARED GOOD TIMES WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILIES MAY GOD BRING COMFORT TO THE FAMILIES HEARTS

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 10:53 PM Debra wrote ...

i still dont want to believe this has happen. sissy misses you and i promise i will keep your spirit alive and tell her how much you care and love her everyday. my heart goes out to your family. we will miss you but you wont be forgotten.

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 8:42 PM SiLvEr MaRiE lOzA wrote ...

dAdDy'S bAbBy GiRl!!!!!!!!! I mIsS yOu N lOvE yOu

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 8:39 PM Kristi Benevidez wrote ...

Lee its hard for me to except the fact that your gone but what keeps me going is our little girl and i know your in heaven watching over her i loved you and will always love you. You have apart of my heart that can NEVER be replaced i know your not here on earth physically but i know your here spiritly. Lee please give me signs to show me your still here with us i will always keep your spirit alive in my heart and i promise you i will keep ur spirit and memory alive for your baby girl.

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 7:53 PM SILVER MARIE LOZA wrote ...

DADDY I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN NOW AND WATCHING OVER ME NOW I KNOW FOR SURE I WILL ALWAYS HAVE A GAURDIAN ANGEL I WILL NEVER FORGET THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD DADDY YOU ARE MY HERO I MISS YOU DADDY, I LOVE YOU, AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. DADDY WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE EACHOTHER BUT I PROMISE I WILL VISIT YOU SO YOU CAN HEAR ME. DADDY PLEASE SHOW ME SIGNS THAT YOU ARE STILL HERE AND PROTECTING ME. DADDY YOU ARE MY WORLD I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 6:19 PM Anonymous wrote ...

TWO BEAUTIFUL LIVES GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 1:37 PM elizabeth wrote ...

I can't believe DAVID is not here anymore, he was a true friend to me and I know all though he is gone he will never be forgoten!!Much love to all his family. love Liz & Fred.

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 7:52 AM A friend of the two wrote ...

I knew the two young men for 9 years and I have come to know them as my brothers. I'm so hurt that I no longer have my brothers around because of one mans horrible choice. I feel for the family's because of this idiots choice. Both of my brothers will be missed by all who lived, knew, and loved them.

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 7:42 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Stupid Elizar hope he gets what he deserves

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 2:50 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Thanks for the prayers!! We the family really appreciate it!!! They were two young lives!!!

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 1:27 AM anonymous wrote ...

i worked with the driver of the other car and he was a very mean man. I feel bad that too lives had to go to waste.

Tuesday, Jun 30 at 1:02 AM Amanda wrote ...

I saw the scene of the accident and it was a horrible site. My prayers are with all of the families.

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