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Minneapolis crash victims honored by loved ones during balloon release
Community honors 2 moms killed in Mpls crash
Friends and families held an emotional balloon release for two mothers who were struck and killed by a driver who police say ran a red light. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the full story.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It was an emotional balloon release on Saturday afternoon that honored two mothers who were struck and killed by a driver who investigators say sped through a red light at Emerson and 26th Avenue in Minneapolis.
READ MORE: Woman charged in Minneapolis high-speed crash that killed 2 women, injured 2 others
Fatal crash investigation
What We Know: Ester Fulks and Rose Reece died in the crash that happened on Monday.
Investigators say a driver ran a red light at a high rate of speed and hit the SUV the pair was riding in. Police say the suspect Teniki Steward didn’t have a license at the time of the crash, only a State ID.
Community balloon release
What they’re saying: “My body is physically aching. My heart has been in a knot since I found out,” said D’Nia Fulks, Ester Fulks daughter.”I seen her and Miss Rose leave my house, and I went upstairs, got ready for work, for the whole shift, and at 637 o’clock, I found out my mom was dead.”
“I do hope they give a lot of time, but I don’t hate her. I don’t hate her. I don’t hate her. I do not hate that woman, but I am mad, but I do not hate that woman,” said Drakarr Lobley, Rose Reece’s son.
Reece’s son, Lobley, is facing the tragedy of losing a second parent, as he tells FOX 9 he lost his father a little while ago. He pulls inspiration from his late mother to keep walking one step at a time.
“I had a strong mama. She raised me like that. She raised me to keep going,” said Lobley.
Lobley and D’Nia won’t ever forget the legacy their moms left behind.
“Real bosses handled real business, got things done, and loved everybody,” said Fulks.
Criminal charges
What’s next: The alleged driver, Teniki Steward faces two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and two counts of criminal vehicular operation..
What you can do
How to help: If you would like to help support the families during this difficult time, click here to help the Fulks family and click here to help the Reece family.
The Source: A FOX 9 reporter at the memorial and past FOX 9 reporting.