Tragic Drag Racing Accident Claims Life of 7-Year-Old Girl in Orlando

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A drag racing accident at Orlando Speed World has resulted in the death of 7-year-old Elienisse Zoe Diaz Rodriguez, according to officials. After the incident occurred on February 2, 2025, Elienisse was transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries two days later after being declared brain dead.

Florida Highway Patrol reports that Elienisse lost control of her Junior Dragster Racecar, colliding with a safety guide employee and then a concrete wall. The safety guide, a 34-year-old man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.

Elienisse was a first-grade student at Eastland Christian School, where officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their "beloved" student. A verified GoFundMe page has been established to assist her family, aiming to raise $30,000 for funeral expenses. As of Thursday morning, over $20,000 had already been contributed.

Orlando Speed World has expressed condolences on social media, acknowledging the tragic nature of the event and offering support to Elienisse's family and the local racing community during this difficult time.

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