The Arizona community is mourning the tragic loss of 48-year-old Ghery Fimbres, a Mesa man who was struck and killed on the I-10 while offering his assistance to an injured driver. The incident took place early Sunday morning when Fimbres, described as a good Samaritan, pulled over to help an ambulance driver following a rollover crash.
According to a statement by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix, the crash occurred when the driver of the ambulance, possibly fatigued, lost control of the vehicle, which eventually came to rest on the highway's shoulder. Fimbres had stopped to help, alongside another good Samaritan, when another vehicle collided into them. Fimbres was declared dead at the scene, and impairment of the third driver is being actively investigated as a contributing factor.
Fimbres is survived by his wife, two sons, and his parents, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and mentorship. His life's work involved nurturing future talents at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, according to 12News. Kirt Hamm, a colleague and friend of Fimbres, said that his passion for his students' success could only be matched by his dedication to his family.
"He was very active with those students and felt like each one of them had a piece of him," Hamm told 12News. He went on to express how Fimbres' nurturing presence uplifted everyone, saying, "Being around him made you better." Friends and family have set up a GoFundMe page to help support Fimbres' family during this difficult time and to cover funeral expenses. Those looking to contribute can do so through the fundraising page linked in the 12News report.
Friends and those who knew Fimbres praise his unwavering commitment to help others reach their full potential. A quote obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix from Hamm encapsulates the essence of Fimbres' spirit: "I think people need to know that the guy who pulled over at 6:30 in the morning to help an ambulance that had rolled," said Hamm. "He looked at it as ‘I would want someone to do this for me and my family, so I’m doing it for them."
