Maple Ridge mother hit by suspected drunk driver dies
Posted March 23, 2018 5:10 pm.
Last Updated March 23, 2018 6:39 pm.
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MAPLE RIDGE (NEWS 1130) – A Maple Ridge mother of four has died nearly two months after she and one of her sons were hit by a suspected drunk driver.
Police initially reported Kelly Sandoval’s injuries were not life-threatening.
“Tragically, the pedestrian struck in that February 1st collision has died,” RCMP Sgt. Brenda Gresiuk now says. “Investigators are still actively working through the details and this will form part of the ongoing investigation.”
Police were called around 3 p.m. for reports a Black Dodge pick-up was driving recklessly near a McDonald’s on Dewdney Trunk road, before jumping the curb and stopping at a bus stop. No charges have been recommended yet against the 34-year-old man from Mission who was taken into custody.
“We were able to identify and detain the driver involved, so there’s a lot of work to be done in these complex police investigations and we’re not anywhere near the end of the road with forwarding recommended charges to Crown yet.”
Gresiuk says Sandoval’s death has investigators again pleading for witnesses to come forward.
“We were there at the time. We had a quick response. We had a lot of 911 calls at the time of the collision. Part of our police investigation is putting the pieces of the puzzle together. What happened before, during and after.”
Sandoval’s family has issued a statement, saying they’re deeply saddened by the mother’s passing.
The family of Kelly Sandoval is deeply saddened at her sudden passing and are requesting the media respect our privacy as we deal with the loss of our beloved Kelly. This is a very difficult time and we are grateful for the love and support of our family and friends. Kelly is survived by her husband and four amazing boys ages 16, 13, 10, and 5. This tragedy has changed their lives forever and the family has set up a trust fund for the boys. Donations can be made at any TD branch account 91040-004-6682946 to help them prepare for a life without their mother.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Tayes , Kelly’s mother.
A trust fund has been set up for Sandoval’s boys who are 16, 13, 10 and five years old.
Donations can be made at any TD branch and the account number is 91040-004-6682946