Eric Francisco-Martinez dies in fatal Freeport car crash
Fatal Freeport car crash death of Eric Francisco-Martinez
Investigators confirmed that Eric Francisco-Martinez, an 18-year-old from Freeport, died as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic collision on July 4. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. when emergency services were dispatched to Hooker Avenue and Stephenson Street following reports of a vehicle accident.
According to preliminary findings, Mr. Francisco-Martinez was operating his vehicle westbound on Stephenson Street at an excessive speed. This loss of vehicle control led to the impact with a stationary tree, creating a scene of significant damage. First responders successfully removed the young man from the wreckage and transported him to a local medical facility, but his condition was ultimately described as critical and deteriorated fatally.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement noted that a minor passenger, identified as a child, was also present in the vehicle. The child was airlifted to a specialized medical center for treatment following the collision. Hospital officials have not released further details regarding the extent of the child’s injuries.
The authorities are currently focusing on the role of speed as a contributing factor to this senseless tragedy. No immediate charges have been filed against Mr. Francisco-Martinez, as the incident is being treated as an accident under investigation. The community of Freeport is now mourning the loss of one of its residents, who was reportedly in the process of celebrating Independence Day.
