Peaceful protest for Immokalee crash victim to be held

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Community members in Immokalee are set to begin a peaceful protest for a woman killed after a crash on State Road 82.

Twenty-one-year-old Monica Soliz was killed while walking on SR-82 by two vehicles on July 6, and her family wants answers.

Rain or shine, this family is determined to memorialize their loved one as they press for answers about why Monica Soliz was on state Route 82 in the first place.

Friends and family held a vigil on July 9, where they gathered to mourn the loss of Soliz.

“With how I’m feeling right now, it gives me some hope in my heart that’s the best way to describe it. It just gives me hope in my heart that’s broken right now in pieces just like I have said how many people have shown their support,” said Monica’s mother, Maggie Massiate.

The protest is set to begin at 5 p.m. on Friday at 110 N First Street in Immokalee.

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