California Mother Tragically Died While Driving Her Two Daughters To A Dance Competition: Now, Her Family Is Searching For The Good Samaritans Who Stepped In Following The Crash

At 8:30 a.m. last Friday, Bonnie Baum Roth, a thirty-five-year-old mother, had just left her home in Alpine, California, with her two daughters– Roxie, three, and Moxie, nine.
The family had just begun their trip to a dance competition in Long Beach when tragedy struck.
While driving down Interstate 8, Bonnie reportedly lost control of her vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol.
She veered off into the median before rolling down into an embankment. Bonnie was ejected from her vehicle and declared dead on the scene.
Daughters Roxie and Moxie thankfully only sustained minor injuries– including some scrapes and stitches.
But, the Baum family is now searching for two good samaritans who helped rescue and comfort the little girls during the calamity.
Bonnie’s mother, Cheryl Baum, described how two people weaved their way through traffic and approached the totaled SUV immediately following the crash.
And in the ten minutes it took for authorities to arrive on the scene, the good samaritans allegedly shielded the girls from seeing their mother before getting them out of the car and making sure they were alright.
GoFundMe; pictured above is Bonnie with her family
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“At any moment, that car could have burst into flames. We are pleading with them to come forward. You are our heroes. You are our champions,” Cheryl said.
“The little girls have asked where their friends are that helped them out of the car. We just want to thank you. You are a part of our family now, and we cannot thank you enough for being so brave,” she added.
And in addition to the search for the heroes, Cheryl has also organized a GoFundMe campaign to help support her grandchildren during this incredibly trying time.
It was launched with a goal of just one thousand dollars. Yet, in only three days, people from the California community and beyond have contributed over fifty-seven thousand dollars.
Many donors also shared their fondest memories with Bonnie, who has touched the lives of countless people.
“I have so many amazing memories with Bonnie, whether we were laughing our faces off or crying over a deep conversation. Our dance days don’t exist without her; she is irreplaceable. She loved everyone fiercely and lives life loud and proud,” wrote Sharon Heilbrunn.
“We will miss Bonnie’s beautiful smile and loving spirit on campus. She was a huge part of our school and helped in every way possible. My prayers and deepest sympathies to you all,” wrote Kasey Slayton.
To contribute to the Braum family’s cause and leave your own words of support, you can visit the GoFundMe linked here.
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