Star Las Vegas High School Football Player was killed in a Hit-and-Run accident
On the early morning of July 5th, Julian Torres a star football player in Las Vegas and his friend Ethan Velasquez were killed in a hit and run car accident.
According to police, a truck struck them on the passage side, which directed their car through a backyard wall. Arriving medical personnel pronounced them deceased on the scene.
The truck’s driver then escaped on foot and left their vehicle behind, according to police. He was driving a white truck, and police believe they know the suspect.
According to the GoFundMe created for Julian, he was getting ready to start his Freshman year of college at University of Nevada, Reno.
Julian leaves behind two incredible parents, a big brother, and a little sister. All the proceeds of the GoFundMe will go directly towards funeral/memorial expenses and to his immediate family.
Ethan Velasquez was also killed in this accident. His nickname was Skelly and was an amazing person as well. His family created a GoFundMe as well.
Please keep the Torres and Velasquez family in your prayers.
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