Carmen Gonzalez’s life was forever changed on Valentine’s Day when a senseless accident took the life of her partner, Richard Boerger. The couple had been walking hand in hand through their Covina neighborhood in California, enjoying a romantic evening, when tragedy struck.
As they strolled along the 830 block of West Edna Place, a vehicle suddenly barreled towards them, striking both. Boerger was thrown into the curb, suffering a severe head injury, while Gonzalez lost consciousness on impact.
When Gonzalez came to, she was met with the horrific reality of the situation. Her partner, the love of her life, lay mortally wounded. Despite emergency responders’ best efforts, Boerger was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospital.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, but Gonzalez is still searching for answers. “I’m heartbroken,” she said through tears. “He was my partner, and we had a lot of goals for our future. He was going to be a grandfather next month.”
Gonzalez and Boerger’s love story was one of resilience. Both had suffered immense losses before finding each other, and together, they had built a life filled with love, travel, and quiet moments like the walk they took that fateful night.
Now, Gonzalez is determined to get justice for Boerger. “I would like a full-on investigation,” she said. “I want to know why this happened.”
As she mourns the loss of her partner, Gonzalez hopes their story will serve as a wake-up call, reminding everyone of the importance of safety on the roads. For her, Valentine’s Day will never be the same – it will forever mark the day she lost the man who made her believe in love again.
