Araceli “Chely” Arzate was the young woman who was killed in a horrible car accident on December 2, 2024 in Eagle Lake, Fl. She was the mother of two beautiful girls Andrea and Raelyn, the loving fiancé of Roderick Hampton, Jr. and the youngest child of her family.
Andrea is celebrating her 7th birthday today, surrounded by family and loved ones at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, visiting her 2 yr old sister Raelyn for the first time since the accident.
The 2-yr-old is still in critical condition from the accident, but in stable condition. She is still on a ventilator.
Lamona Rivera was one of the people who visited the family.
“Yesterday, I got to spend some time with Araceli’s family at Lake Shipp Elementary as they held Andrea a welcome back to school birthday party,” she said. “Even through the heartbreak and devastation there was so much love in the room for this sweet little girl!
I know that times are tough right now for everyone, especially with the Holidays, but I’m asking that we come together as a community to help this family in any way we can!”
To donate to the family, please reach out to victim’s fiancé and children’s father Roderick Hampton, Jr.
863-808-7441
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Araceli “Chely” Arzate era la joven que murió en un horrible accidente automovilístico el 2 de diciembre de 2024 en Eagle Lake, Florida. Era madre de dos hermosas niñas, Andrea y Raelyn, la prometida amorosa de Roderick Hampton, Jr. y la hija menor de su familia.
Andrea está celebrando su séptimo cumpleaños hoy, rodeada de familiares y seres queridos en el Hospital Infantil Arnold Palmer, visitando a su hermana de 2 años, Raelyn, por primera vez desde el accidente.
Ayer, yo me pasé un tiempo con la familia de Araceli en la escuela primaria de Lake Shipp, ya que le dieron an Andrea una fiesta de cumpleaños! A pesar de la angustia y la devastación, había tanto amor en esa habitación por esta niñita! 💖
Sé que los tiempos son difíciles en este momento para todos, especialmente con las fiestas Navideñas, pero pido que nos unamos como comunidad para ayudar a esta familia en todo lo que podamos! 🙏🏼
A continuación, he añadido la cuenta Go Fund Me que ha creado la familia. Por favor, haz una donación y comparte este post!
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Original crash info:
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a 33-year old Winter Haven woman, and left her 2-year old daughter in critical condition with life threatening injuries.
Deputies were dispatched at about 1:45 pm Monday afternoon, December 2, 2024, to the crash at State Road 540 (Winter Lake Road) and Cooley Road north of Eagle Lake.
Upon arrival of first responders, the driver of a silver 2013 Hyundai Elantra was found deceased in her vehicle. Her daughter, who was properly restrained in a child safety seat, was seated in the rear of the vehicle.
The other driver, a 39-year old man from Winter Haven, was not injured. He was driving a white 2021 International utility truck.
The preliminary investigation, based on evidence and witness statements, determined that the victim’s Hyundai had been traveling south on Cooley, and the truck was going east on SR 540.
At the intersection, there is a stop sign for Cooley Road.
The Hyundai entered onto SR 540 by crossing over the westbound lanes of SR 540, then proceeded on the eastbound lanes of travel, into the path of the oncoming utility truck.
Both drivers were wearing their seat belts.
The eastbound lanes of SR 540 were closed for about three hours.
The investigation is ongoing.
