In Memory of Sara: Aid for Her Daughters

My name is Alex.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news that our beloved Sara, who tragically lost her life after being struck by a drunk driver. Sara was so much more than a coworker—she was family. Her warm smile and kind spirit so

I created the GoFundMe to help raise money for my cousin Sara’s unexpected death (Funeral/ Services) and for her two daughters that she left behind.

My cousin was in the car with her boyfriend on their way home from work when they were hit by a drunk driver. Many of you locals may have heard about this.

Story below:

Bradenton Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a suspected drunk driver.

According to Traffic Homicide Investigators, at approximately 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, Cesar Navarrete, 25, was speeding westbound on Cortez Rd. in his Nissan Altima. Navarette ran a red light and slammed into the passenger side of a Chevrolet Equinox that was turning onto northbound 43rd St W.

The passenger in the Equinox, Sara-Danielle Holmes, 37, was transported to a nearby trauma center and succumbed to her injuries this morning. The Equinox driver, 36, has non-life-threatening injuries.

Navarrete and the passenger in the Altima were also injured.

BPD arrested Navarrete on an outstanding warrant for driving with a suspended license. Investigators suspect Navarrete was impaired at the time of the crash and conducted a DUI investigation. Additional charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.

Case #:2024-008947

It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news that our beloved bartender, Sara, tragically lost her life after being struck by a drunk driver. Sara was so much more than a coworker—she was family. Her warm smile and kind spirit lit up our restaurant, bringing joy not only to our customers but to every member of our team.