‘Andino’s 4’ hold car wash and food fundraiser for mother killed in hit-and-run crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Friends and family of a woman who was hit by a car and died last Saturday will be holding a car wash fundraiser for funeral expenses this weekend.
Bakersfield police said 45-year-old Estella Andino was hit by a car and died at Ming Avenue and South P Street on Saturday, April 13, just after 2 a.m. The driver fled the scene after striking Andino.
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“Andino’s 4” held a car wash and food fundraiser at the gas station on 2500 Wible Road just 2 miles from where their mom, Stellita, was killed.
“She was loved throughout the streets. She helped anyone even though she didn’t have much. She was an amazing mom, an amazing daughter. She always did everything for everybody so, we’re out here doing everything we can for her,” Jesmin Stevens Andino, Estella’s third daughter, said. “And, if you do happen to hit someone, stop and get them help. Do not leave them there to die alone.”
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Estella’s eldest daughter Marina Johnson said, “We just want justice. My mom deserves justice.”
“Andino’s 4” goal is to reach $13,000 to cover funeral costs. Police continue to search for the hit-and-run driver.
By KGET’s count, Andino was the 18th person hit and killed by a car in Kern County so far this year.
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