It is with profound heartbreak that we share the tragic passing of 11-year-old Aiden Antonio Torres De Paz, who was the young victim of last night’s hit-and-run crash in Escondido, California. Despite every effort to save him, Aiden sadly succumbed to his injuries. His family has identified him and is now facing an unimaginable loss no parent should ever have to endure.
According to authorities, the driver involved fled the scene, leaving Aiden and his loved ones shattered. Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information that could help identify the driver to please contact Officer Paul Smyth at 760-839-4423.
A GoFundMe has been created to support the Torres De Paz family during this devastating time:
GoFundMe: Justice for Aiden – Support the Torres De Paz Family
👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-aiden-support-the-torres-de-paz-family/cl/s?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_tb&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_US&attribution_id=sl%3Af9fa796e-5fbb-4ebb-b4f3-9a243b2de012&ts=1764288182
The funds will help the family with:
- Funeral, memorial, and remaining medical expenses
- Time away from work to grieve this unimaginable loss
- Essential living costs as they navigate the days ahead
- A reward to assist in finding the driver responsible
- Support for a community vigil to honor Aiden’s beautiful life
This GoFundMe has been organized on behalf of Aiden’s parents to lift even a small part of the weight they are being forced to carry. No parent should ever have to plan their child’s funeral. No family should have to walk through this heartbreak alone.
May Aiden’s memory be held gently in the hearts of all who knew and loved him, and may justice be found for this sweet boy whose life was taken far too soon.
