MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) — A Valley family is grappling with the possibility that they may lose their 19-year-old family member after a car crash in Madera County.<\/p>\n
The crash happened Tuesday night around 10 p.m. at Avenue 17 and Road 28 and a half.<\/p>\n
Madera CHP says they believe an 18-year-old driver in a Chevy Malibu ran a stop sign and collided with a Jeep.<\/p>\n
The 18-year-old died at the scene.<\/p>\n
19-year-old Bobby Criado was a passenger in the Chevy and was airlifted to the hospital with major injuries, including to his brain.<\/p>\n
His family says Bobby’s medical team has told them his injuries are not likely to be survivable.<\/p>\n
His brother says their family is struck with heartbreak.<\/p>\n
“It was not surprising to see how many people showed up for him… he’s a hero,” Raymond Criado Jr. said.<\/p>\n
Bobby is an organ donor. His family says he is now going through tests to help others.<\/p>\n
They say it’s a final testament to his character of helping anyone in need.<\/p>\n