The young Cuban Macdiel Randy Labrada Martín lost his life in a tragic traffic accident while working in the early morning of April 23.
Until the time of writing this news, details regarding the cause of the accident have not been revealed, but it is known that Macdiel was driving a vehicle at the time of his death. The Cuban was residing in Madisonville, Kentucky, with Aliuska Ramírez, his wife.
The tragic event has left his family and friends in the United States devastated. They claim that Macdiel had a special energy and a charisma that made him beloved wherever he went. They expressed their sorrow on social media and asked for financial assistance to cover funeral expenses.
Through a campaign on the GoFundMe platform, they aim to raise funds so that his family can bid a final farewell to the young Cuban, either in Ohio or Kentucky.
"I will always remember you, bro," wrote his friend Fernando Guerra in an emotional message where he recalled the joy, kindness, and the moments shared with Macdiel.
In April, two more deaths of young Cubans in traffic accidents in the United States have been reported.
One of the cases was that of the teenager Yansay Delgado Fernández, who was only 14 years old. He was originally from Sagua la Grande, Villa Clara, and had emigrated to the United States just nine months prior. He passed away due to an accident in the city of Homestead, in Miami-Dade County.
The other case involved a Cuban, the young dancer May Lago Pérez. She was from Bayamo, in the Granma province, and resided in Austin, Texas. She tragically passed away in a traffic accident, details of which have not been revealed. Her friends also organized a campaign to raise funds with the aim of repatriating her remains to Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions about Accidents Involving Cubans in the United States
Who was Macdiel Randy Labrada Martín and what happened to him?
Macdiel Randy Labrada Martín was a young Cuban who tragically passed away in a traffic accident in the United States while working in the early morning of April 23. The accident occurred in Madisonville, Kentucky, where he lived with his wife.
How are Macdiel's family members raising funds for funeral expenses?
Macdiel's family has started a campaign on the GoFundMe platform to raise funds. This campaign aims to cover funeral expenses and allow his family to bid him a final farewell, whether in Ohio or Kentucky.
What other recent traffic accidents have involved Cubans in the United States?
In April, in addition to Macdiel, two other tragic accidents involving Cubans were reported: Yansay Delgado Fernández, a 14-year-old teenager, and May Lago Pérez, a young dancer, both lost their lives in traffic accidents in the United States.
Why is fundraising important in cases of accidents involving Cubans in the U.S.?
Fundraising efforts are crucial for covering the high funeral costs in the United States, and in many cases, for repatriating bodies to Cuba, allowing families to say goodbye to their loved ones in a dignified manner.
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