Tragedy in Colorado: Two Young Soccer Players Killed in Accident

• Accident in Colorado: Two young soccer players killed
• Community launches solidarity fundraisers
• Families receive financial support

A devastating traffic accident on September 25 on I-25 in Greenwood Village, Colorado, claimed the lives of two 13-year-old teenagers: Diego Rubio and David Murguia.

Both were on their way to soccer practice when the tragedy forever changed the course of their families’ lives and the community around them.

The loss has been especially painful for the soccer families of Real Colorado and Sporting Colorado, the clubs to which the boys belonged. Both organizations expressed their grief and solidarity publicly in the wake of the tragedy.

Community Response to the Colorado Accident That Killed the Young Soccer Players

Following the loss, neighbors, friends, teammates, and coaches launched two GoFundMe fundraising campaigns to support the families during this painful time.

The fundraisers aim to ease immediate expenses, including funeral and medical costs, while also providing emotional and material support for the weeks and months ahead.

This collective gesture reflects the unity of the community, which seeks not only to honor Diego and David’s memory but also to bring comfort to their loved ones as they grieve.

Family Dedication

On the GoFundMe page, the family shared a message that conveys both their heartbreak and gratitude:

“A tragic accident on I-25 took the lives of Diego Rubio and David Murguia far too soon. Our entire Real Colorado and Sporting Colorado family is heartbroken and deeply mourns this unimaginable loss. We are coming together to support their loved ones during this difficult time.

This fundraiser will help their families with funeral expenses, medical bills, and any other needs as they walk this painful path. Any amount you can donate, big or small, will make a difference and show their families how much Diego and David touched the lives of those around them.

Thank you for keeping their families in your thoughts and for joining us in honoring their memory.”

A Legacy That Remains

The void left by Diego Rubio and David Murguia is immense, but the collective response has shown how sports and community can become a refuge in times of adversity.

Donations continue to arrive, demonstrating that the memories of these young athletes go beyond the soccer field — solidarity has become a balm in the face of the irreparable.

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With each contribution, every word of encouragement, and every gesture of support, the lives of Diego and David are honored, keeping their legacy alive on and off the field.

Source: Gofundme