Eli Medrano Springfield Death: ASA Soccer player, Yeraldin Pardo died in Lake Accotink Park train accident
Alexandria, Virginia:- Two people died following a tragic train accident that happened on Wednesday evening, June 5th 2024 at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield. The victims were identified as Eli Medrano and his mother Yeraldin Pardo. According to reports, Eli Medrano, a standout player on one of the ASA U9 Academy teams and his mother Yeraldin Pardo passed away from injuries sustained in the accident.
How did the accident happen?
According to police, an adult and two children were struck by a train while walking on the tracks in Springfield on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Accotink Park Rd. in Springfield, as reported by Fairfax Police. All three victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Officials confirmed that Fairfax Police received a call reporting the crash around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
About Eli Medrano
Eli was a standout player on an ASA U9 Academy team, excelling as both an attacking wing and a goalie. His supportive mom, Yeraldin, cheered him on at every game. Eli’s passion for soccer, joyful presence, and supportive nature made him a delight to watch on the field. He had a larger-than-life personality, a great sense of humour, and a smile that could light up any room.
GoFundMe
A GoFundMe page has been established by Ben Sprague, a resident of Alexandria, Virginia. According to Ben, the money raised through this effort will go to the family to help with the funeral expenses. The page “Please Help Support Eli & Yeraldin’s Family” has raised $26,787 USD of the $25,000 goal.
“As Eli and Yeraldin’s family deals with this unspeakable tragedy, we are asking for your prayers and any support you can provide to help them during this most difficult time. We will provide additional details on funeral arrangements as they are scheduled.”
