Mario Madruga, 89, and Delia Madruga, 85, killed in collision involving stolen vehicle at 17th and Orville Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas
Modified Date:
Wed, 03/31/2021 - 2:44pmAccident Date:
Friday, December 25, 2020
‘It’s a horrible thing’: Neighbors, police react to KCK Christmas crash that killed two people
People in the KCK neighborhood say they are shaken up, not only about the tragedy, but the fact that it happened on the holiday. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victims late on Christmas night as 89-year-old Mario Madruga and 85-year-old Delia Madruga, both from KCK.
'That’s what the Madruga's did. They lead by example': Vigil held for KCK couple killed in Christmas Day crash
Roughly 100 people attended a vigil held at the scene of the crash Saturday night. They sang songs of hope, and prayed for strength from above.
Man charged in Christmas Day hit-and-run crash that left KCK couple dead
Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree announced Tuesday that Jesse Acosta has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, aggravated assault, theft and eluding police.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Mario Madruga
Delia Madruga
Jesse Acosta
Roadway:
17th and Orville AvenueCity:
Kansas City, KSCounty:
Wyandotte County, KSArea:
Kansas City, MO
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