On Saturday, at approximately 5:52 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in White Oak. 30-year-old Christian Ronaldo Guillen, of Silver Spring, was killed in the crash and now the community is rallying to support his family with burial costs and other expenses. As of Tuesday afternoon, just over $1,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe fundraiser.
Per the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), “The investigation has revealed that a black 1998 Honda CBR600 motorcycle was traveling northbound on Columbia Pike when it made a right turn onto Lockwood Drive, left the roadway and struck a metal light support pole. As a result of the collision, the operator was ejected from the Honda and was later pronounced dead at the scene.”
More from the GoFundMe: “My name is Odelys, and I have been authorized by Christian’s family to create this opportunity for us to come together and support the arrangements for his memorial. Although many of you from school knew me as his cousin—because that’s how we always introduced each other—the truth is, Christian was my childhood best friend. Our mothers were pregnant with us at the same time, just two months apart, and they became inseparable shortly after my mom walked into her hair salon one day.
Christian’s passing has completely shattered the lives of those who knew him. He was truly the most solid, consistent and loving son, brother, partner, cousin, friend and so much more. I confidently told his mother that his memorial would be overflowing with the love and presence of those whose lives he touched. The church we grew up in has rallied behind her and although she has not asked for financial support, I expressed to her that there are so many people who would be honored to contribute towards the honoring of his memory.
Thank you in advance for your kindness and support. I will keep everyone updated as plans for his memorial unfold.” Photo courtesy GoFundMe