A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover the funeral costs of a Silver Spring man who died in a motorcycle crash in White Oak last Saturday.
30-year-old Christian Ronaldo Guillen was riding his Honda CBR600 motorcycle northbound on Columbia Pike at around 5:52 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, when he turned right onto Lockwood Drive, veered off the road, and collided with a metal light support pole.
Guillen was ejected from the motorcycle as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Montgomery County Police.
The GoFundMe has raised over $8,500 since its launch on Tuesday morning. Family friend Odelys Payano writes:
As many of you may know, we lost Christian on Saturday, August 10th, 2024.
My name is Odelys, and I have been authorized by Christian’s family to create this opportunity for us to come together and support the arrangements for his memorial. Although many of you from school knew me as his cousin—because that’s how we always introduced each other—the truth is, Christian was my childhood best friend. Our mothers were pregnant with us at the same time, just two months apart, and they became inseparable shortly after my mom walked into her hair salon one day.
Christian’s passing has completely shattered the lives of those who knew him. He was truly the most solid, consistent and loving son, brother, partner, cousin, friend and so much more. I confidently told his mother that his memorial would be overflowing with the love and presence of those whose lives he touched. The church we grew up in has rallied behind her and although she has not asked for financial support, I expressed to her that there are so many people who would be honored to contribute towards the honoring of his memory.
Thank you in advance for your kindness and support. I will keep everyone updated as plans for his memorial unfold. ❤️
Rest in peace Christian Ronaldo Guillen. We love and miss you dearly.
Police are still investigating the crash, and witnesses are asked to contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit at (240) 773-6620 with any information.
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