Devastating News: Our Beloved Sara Lost Her Life After Being Struck By A Drunk Driver

November 4, 2024 | Suncoast Post Staff | Businesses

Very sad news to report. Our wonderful community lost a charming, sweet and kind young lady. Sara was struck by a drunk driver and lost her life. The folks at the Swordfish Griil and Tiki where Sara worked shared this information on Facebook.

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.

Sara leaves behind two young little girls, who will now need all the support they can get. To honor her memory and help her family through this unimaginable time, we’re sharing a GoFundMe link to assist with her funeral costs and to help care for her little ones.

Please keep Sara’s family, friends, our staff, and all those who loved her in your thoughts. And let this be a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of never drinking and driving. We hope Sara’s story can help prevent another tragedy like this.

Thank you for being part of our Swordfish family and for supporting us in honoring Sara. Sending our condolences and hoping this post brings some comfort and support during this time.

More information from Sara’s cousin Alex:

My name is Alex.

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.

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”