Mother of Four Perishes in Motorcycle Collision

Tonight, heartbreak grips the community of Ladyville as a family mourns the tragic loss of Celia Carballo, a mother of four who was killed in a devastating motorcycle crash over the weekend. The accident happened on Sunday, when Celia and her boyfriend were thrown from their motorcycle after a violent collision with another rider. The crash has not only left a family shattered but has also raised serious concerns about road safety for motorcyclists. News Five’s Britney Gordon has more on this tragic story and the growing calls for action.

 

Britney Gordon, Reporting

What started as a simple run to the store ended in heartbreak for a Ladyville family. On their way back home Sunday night, Celia Carballo and her boyfriend, Francisco Cortez, were just about to turn onto Marage Road when their motorcycle was suddenly hit by another rider. The crash was violent—and tragically, Celia didn’t make it.

 

Dorita Witzil, Friend of Deceased

“At this moment, I can’t even digest it yet because I cannot believe. I just find out like fifteen minutes ago that it’s she. Earlier this morning, I just knew that that she was in an accident. I didn’t know that she passed away until a while ago. And it’s hard for me, just to find out something like that. And I just spoke to her on Saturday. And she was fine and good.”

 

Celia Carballo hadn’t lived in Ladyville long, just a few years with her boyfriend, Francisco Cortez, and one of her daughters, but in that short time, she made a big impact. She built strong friendships and became a familiar, friendly face in the community. One of those friends, local bakery owner Dorita Witzil, is still trying to process the loss. She describes Celia as a fighter who faced life’s challenges head-on and never lost her spark. Now, she’s heartbroken that her friend’s journey ended far too soon.

 

Dorita Witzil

“She’s a happy person regardless of what she’s going through. She’s very happy, regardless of her daughter or not here. She’s happy with her daughter that is here, this mother one with her.”

 

Dorita Witzil found out about her friend’s death in the most heartbreaking way. She hadn’t heard from Celia that morning, so she went over to check on her, only to be met with the devastating news. Just days earlier, they had spent the evening together, laughing and chatting like usual. Dorita had no idea it would be the last time she’d see her friend alive.

 

Reporter

“What was your last interaction with her like?”

 

Dorita Witzil

“It was good, normal. That’s why it’s hard to believe Saturday she was here laughing and I supposed to see her early this morning, but it didn’t happen. And that’s why that’s the concern when we never see her early this morning.”

 

At this time, Cortez remains hospitalized. Britney Gordon for News Five.

 

More details to come as the investigation continues.