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Father of Rancho Cucamonga car crash victims remembers his children

Rey Cruz, the father of the two teen victims of a horrific car crash in Rancho Cucamonga, remembers his children Saturday morning at a vigil. He spoke to KTLA 5's Omar Lewis on Saturday, March 9, 2024. KTLA 5 News - Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947.

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@tooge47

unless you have experienced the loss of a child, you cannot BEGIN to comprehend the pain this man will endure forever...........pray for him

@marlaroberts2087

This poor father is clearly in shock. God bless him and his family!

@justinlee3712

"Last question, what are you gonna miss most about your kids" TF, kinda question was that..poor reporting

@jaykay3839

Such a tragedy to lose two kids at once. My condolences to the family.

@Grimpy71

Unfortunate...im sure excessive speed was the culprit

@mimiv8766

Daddy is in “SHOCK” it’s been less than 24 hrs. Has not slept! He comes across “strong” he is in “SHOCK”. Lord we pray for love & comfort over this father.🙏

@walkinaxyl

What’s wrong with this reporter? What kind of questions to the father? He is grieving. Prayers go out to the family.

@JohnnyLovesMariah1990

Why did they send the weirdest most odd reporter to Rancho? He's so weird and can't even say the names correctly.

@djemcee

Not sure the reporters choice of words "impact" was a good choice.

@BabySpit

This is what shock looks like… too soon to be on camera but I appreciate him sharing his message ❤❤❤

@mk4_xela227

dam when he said he going to miss their fighting...

@damelalana

This is unbearably sad. Sending this father lotsa love. Xx

@TheCommunicationCoach

Sounds a bit like parents who give their kids guns, a car is just as dangerous in the wrong, inexperienced hands. Such an unnecessary loss!

@OptimusOne

I mean, why is a 17-year-old rookie driver allowed to drive a fast car with passengers? I don't want to sound insensitive but it's his parents fault that this accident happened. If there are any consolations here, at least no other people were hurt.

@sapphire3804

What stupid questions they just lost both there children get him off the air...so so sorry for your loss.

@Kingduckkk

Muscle cars are no joke... deadly toy

@sh0t0kan

Don't drive reckless. Your car isn't a race car and the streets are not race tracks. Speed + stupidity kills. Simple as that. Parents know who your children are hanging out with, especially riding around with. 10 p.m. on a Friday night sports car full of minors. Appetite for destruction. It's sad, but the reality of it all is this was totally preventable.

@TreeSnackz

Prayers and condolences to victims family.

@MariaRuiz-rn3dy

Sorry for your loss! _😭 prayers!!.

@dizzymindy6024

Ray, as a mother, I can’t imagine your pain. You are a very strong man to come out today and to make this accident not be in vain, but to learn from it. Ray, you are amazing, and your courage and strength demonstrate that you are a man with high values and strong character. You should get into local politics, and slow down some of the speed limits in RC. God Bless you, Ray.