JACUMBA --- A Marine who is a native of Imperial died today at a San Diego area hospital from his injuries following a single-vehicle car wreck that occurred late Thursday on Interstate 8, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
Francisco Ramos, 20, was a passenger in a U.S. government-owned Chevrolet Uplander driven by fellow Marine, identified as 18-year-old El Centro man Michael Villasenor, that was heading east on Interstate 8, Highway Patrol Officer Brian Pennings of the El Cajon station said.
For an unknown reason Villasenor drifted off the roadway and veered off into the center divider, plunging about 50 feet an embankment where the minivan came to rest on its roof, Pennings said. Villasenor was taken by ambulance to Sharp Memorial Hospital with minor injuries but Ramos, who was resuscitated at the scene of the 10:45 p.m. crash, was flown to the hospital. Ramos died from his injuries at 6:50 a.m., Pennings said.
The crash occurred west of Jacumba.
By SILVIO J. PANTA, staff writer
I am sorry to hear that..I am very sad
Posted by: Vimax | April 30, 2010 at 05:27 PM
Rip franky we will miss you and always love you guy
Posted by: chris moreno | March 27, 2010 at 10:05 AM
If there is anything we can do support the family please feel free to contact myself. I proud to have meet with Ramos this last month at I.H.S. and his fellow Marines. Being a Veteran myself I am also personal proud of all those who have served before and pass my time of service. Thank you Franky, and bless the family "YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN, I PROMISE THIS TO YOU FELL WELL BROTHER"!
Respectfully,
A. Gutierrez
Posted by: A. Gutierrez | March 24, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Rest in Peace Franky. My prayers to the family for their loss. Franky was the best Marine I had the pleasure to serve with.
Posted by: SSGT VICTOR MONTANEZ | March 20, 2010 at 04:54 AM
My prayers to his family. Franky was a great person, always happy, positive and full of energy. We are going to miss you Franky!!! RIP
Posted by: CR | March 20, 2010 at 12:09 AM