A Father’s Last Text, A Mother’s Grief | Bakersfield News

A heart-wrenching tragedy struck a young father of four, Julio Figueroa, who was killed in a hit-and-run near Lamont at just 26. His wife, Stacey, now faces raising their kids alone after the driver fled without help. She learned of his death through a stranger’s call and a chilling video of his body covered by a tarp — a sight that haunts her. Their children are shattered, especially their daughter who clings to the belief that Dad promised to come back. Stacey can’t fathom the driver’s cold choice to leave Julio on the roadside, replaying every moment wondering if a simple text or call might have saved him. She’s pleading for the driver to step forward — not just for closure, but because she fears the roads have grown more perilous since this loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1f90a6336839bf9