From Bill Lindelof:
The father of Jonathan Vasquez, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his scooter to school Monday in North Sacramento, said his family is mourning and trying to make funeral arrangements.
Jonathan Vasquez, 4, died at UC Davis Medical Center after he was hit near Smythe Acaemy charter school on Northgate Boulevard. Police continue to search for a suspect who fled after hitting and dragging Jonathan with sedan.
"My boy was very happy," said Sergio Vasquez, 29, a house painter. In halting English, the grieving Vasquez said Jonathan loved going to school.
"Oh, sure," he said. "We are very sad."
Vasquez said that he might take his son's body to Mexico for burial. The boy's mother is in Mexico.
"I don't know what we will do right now," said Vasquez. "We don't have the money right now. If you can help me, it is very important."
Vasquez aksed that anyone who can offer assistance call him at (916) 927-5985.
Mexican Consul General Carlos Gonzalez Gutierrez said the consulate has established the Vasquez Family Fund - Wells Fargo Account Number 7143473283 - to assist with funeral arrangements here. For more information call 916-329-3533.
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