Update from the GoFundMe fundraiser: “Darwins case is still under investigation, and we were updated today that his tragedy was due to a hit and run. Thank you so much for your help and compassion.”
The community is rallying to support the family of Darwin Garcia Lopez, an 18-year-old from Gaithersburg who passed away on September 2, after suffering a severe head injury when he hit a pothole while riding his electric bike home from the gym. A fundraiser has been launched to help his grieving family cover funeral expenses and honor his memory during this difficult time.