Grand Rapids Hispanic Businesses Mobilize Support for Family of Guatemalan National Who Died After ICE Stop

Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, September 29, 2026 —

Hispanic businesses and community members in Grand Rapids are uniting to support the family of Mario David Coronado Juarez, a Guatemalan national who died recently in a car crash. The incident occurred after Coronado Juarez reportedly fled from a traffic stop conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Local establishments, including at least one Guatemalan grocery store, have initiated fundraising efforts to assist Coronado Juarez’s family. The collected donations are intended to cover funeral expenses and contribute to building a house for his relatives in Guatemala.

Details regarding the specific businesses involved in the fundraising, the exact timeline of events leading to the crash, or the precise nature of the ICE traffic stop were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The amount of funds raised has not been publicly disclosed at this time.

The community’s response highlights a concerted effort to provide tangible aid to a grieving family. Organizers aim to offer both immediate financial relief for funeral costs and long-term assistance for the family’s housing needs in their home country. The initiative reflects a broader pattern of community solidarity in response to tragic events impacting immigrant populations.

Further details on how individuals can contribute to the fundraising efforts or the progress of the support initiatives are expected to be released by the organizers.

Story summarized from the original created by Sam Landstra on www.fox17online.com, see more information here.