By Miriam Raftery

Photo by Roberto Sanchez, via ECM news partner 10 News

February 14, 2026 (Crest) – Roberto Sanchez, an only child, is grieving the loss of his mother, Josefina Sanchez, who died in a crash on La Cresta Road Feb. 11, just 12 days after his father passed away of a heart attack in Mexico. His mother had come for a visit, with hopes to stay in the U.S., when a driver under the influence of alcohol according to the CHP crossed the center line, and struck Sanchez’ vehicle head-on, destroying the family’s dreams.