David Santiago González, 23, Remembered After Car Accident In Vermont As Family Seeks Return To Bogotá, Colombia
David Santiago González, a 23-year-old Colombian from Bogotá, Colombia, has passed away after a car accident while working in Vermont, United States.
Santiago worked at a golf course and helped provide financial support for family members in Colombia.
A fundraiser created on Thursday, May 21, 2026, by Amanda Garces and Caren Welcome on behalf of Joan Dario Buitrago Rodriguez has raised $850 of an $18,000 USD goal through 16 donations.
The family seeks help with repatriation from Vermont to Bogotá, embalming, legal documentation, air transportation, funeral services, expenses in Colombia, and temporary support for Santiago’s parent and sibling.
Organizers said estimated international transportation, documentation, and service costs may range from $9,500 to $20,000 USD, depending on final logistics and requirements.
Memorial service details and further arrangements will be announced later by family members.
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