Father of 3-year-old killed in Tucson crash shares emotional update | Local News

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – The family of a 3-year-old girl killed in a recent crash at  the intersection of Valencia Road and Country Club is sharing an emotional update, expressing both grief and gratitude as they continue to cope with an unimaginable loss.

The update comes following a deadly collision on April 10 that claimed the life of 3-year-old Anna.

In a statement, Anna’s father, Emmanuel Garcia, thanked the public for an outpouring of support while also announcing the birth of his newborn daughter.

“The outpouring of support from the community has been absolutely unbelievable and a miracle from God. I can not express enough gratitude and thankfulness for all of you who have reached out to me and my family,” Garcia said.

Garcia said that with the strength of community prayers and support, he was able to share the news.

“It is with a heavy and joyful heart that I announce the birth of my baby girl Ellianna, she is strong, healthy, and beautiful, just like her sisters.”

While celebrating the newborn’s arrival, Garcia emphasized the ongoing pain of losing his daughter Anna, describing her as “the joy of my life” who “loved everyone she ever met.”

He also called on the community to continue advocating for change, urging support for efforts aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future.

“Don’t allow my daughter’s life to be in vain. Please support the petition so that we can all prevent future families from the devastation of losing a precious life taken too soon.”

Garcia added that his wife remains in recovery, asking for continued prayers as she heals both physically and emotionally.

“I humbly ask for all of your continued prayers for my wife, who is still fighting not only the loss of her precious girl but her own recovery.”