10-year-old killed and her mother fighting for her life after tragic hit-and-run

NASHVILLE, Tenn (WTVF) – The Ramirez family is dealing with heartbreak after a tragic incident left 10-year-old Emily Sanchez-Ramirez dead and her mother, Laura Ramirez-Gonzalez, fighting for her life. The family is now demanding justice as they come to terms with the devastating loss.

Emily, who dreamed of becoming an influencer and loved capturing moments with her camera, was riding the scooter with her mother on Saturday evening when her life changed forever.

According to Metro Police, the two were riding in a bike path on Nolensville Road when they were struck by a speeding driver who was driving away from the scene.

“Ella era todo para nosotros aquí” (“She was everything to us here”), said Emily’s aunt.

The family has been vocal about their desire for justice, with Laura’s sister urging that the driver come forward.

"Si es un hombre de verdad, se entregará. Parece que no lo es", dijo.

(If he’s a real man, he’ll turn himself in. It seems he’s not,” she said.)

The family remains hopeful that the driver will be caught.

“Sabemos que la policía nos ayudará a encontrar a esta persona” (“We know the police will help us find this person”), Emily’s aunt said.

Thanks to a tip from the community, investigators made progress in the case and were able to locate the red Nissan Sentra that was involved in the accident. Police are now trying to speak to Daneri Varela in connection with the incident.

While Laura remains in the hospital, her sister expressed deep concern.

“My dad is in the hospital right now and I don’t want to come to Columbia.”
(“My sister is in the hospital right now and I don’t know if she can come back to Columbia with me”), she said.

The Ramirez family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to bring Emily back to Columbia where she can be laid to rest.

They are calling on anyone with information about the case or Varela’s whereabouts to come forward to prevent another family from suffering such pain.

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