Fundraiser Created for Family of One Year Old Killed in Goleta

By the edhat staff

Munir Delgado, nicknamed “Toota”, was just weeks away from his second birthday, when he was struck and killed by a vehicle near 65 Nectarine Ave. in the Old Town Goleta neighborhood on Tuesday.

The Sheriff’s Office reports drugs and/or alcohol are not a factor in this collision, and the driver remained on scene. There are no pending charges.

Now an online fundraiser has been created to help support Delagado’s family in their time of need while the community is asking for more enforcement of speeding vehicles in the area.

“We THANK the community and neighbors who met this morning as we discussed the dangerous street that is known for accidents, dangerous speeding vehicles, and will fight for a cross walk to this public park and speed bumps on this street in Toota’s honor. This should NEVER have happened,” the online fundraising page states.

“Toota” was known for his contagious smile and giggles, the baby of six children. His siblings range from 4 to 14 and are reportedly banding together mourning the loss of their baby brother.

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“Munir Kamai Delgado received his Angel wings before any of us could imagine possible and we pray he is watching and sending signs to his mama, grandma and sister/brothers to provide some comfort in a time of loss,” wrote Annette Rodriguez on the online fundraising page.

The money raised will go directly to the family to help the mother, who is the sole provider, cover the cost of a memorial, burial, and living expenses while they grieve, the page states.

All donations can be made here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/memorial-and-burial-for-baby-munir-toota

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