28-Year-Old Hispanic Man Died While Driving on the Freeway — Now He Will Return to Mexico in a Coffin

Fatal Accident in Columbus, Ohio

Family Seeks Financial Help

Repatriation to Nayarit, Mexico

Giovany Lepe, 28, lost his life on Sunday, October 19, in a Columbus Ohio accident that occurred on the I-70 freeway in Columbus, Ohio.

According to authorities, Lepe was ejected from the vehicle after the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash was part of a particularly deadly weekend for drivers in the area, with several fatal incidents leaving at least four people dead.

Accident in Ohio, Columbus Leaves Hispanic Man Dead

Identities released on four people killed in three separate Columbus crashes last weekend https://t.co/keDDSKM7X1

— Columbus Dispatch (@DispatchAlerts) October 22, 2025

The Franklin County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identities of the victims from three accidents that occurred within an eight-hour span.

Family and friends of Giovany Lepe launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to transport his body back to Nayarit, Mexico, so his loved ones can say their final goodbyes.

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Their goal is to give him a proper burial in his homeland, surrounded by family.

The community has shown deep solidarity, joining efforts to support the grieving family.

Fundraiser for Giovany Lepe’s Return to Nayarit

Giovany Lepe died in a Columbus Ohio accident – Photo GoFundMe

On social media and donation platforms, those close to Giovany described him as a hardworking and kind young man whose sudden death has left a profound void among all who knew him.

The repatriation process involves significant expenses, which is why organizers are appealing for financial help from the Latino community and the public.

So far, the family has expressed deep gratitude for every contribution received.

A Tragic Weekend in Columbus

The Columbus Police Department reported that three people died in two separate motorcycle accidents, and another — Giovany Lepe — in the Columbus Ohio accident on the I-70 freeway.

The incidents are under investigation by the Accident Investigation Unit.

Motorcyclist Phillip Baker, 37, and his passenger, Taryn Vargundy, 36, were killed on Saturday, October 18, after colliding with a Honda Accord on the city’s west side.

The crash occurred around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Hilliard Rome and Roberts Road, according to local reports.

Hours later, another motorcycle accident claimed the life of a third rider.

Officials continue analyzing the causes of the accidents in Columbus, though high speeds and loss of control were reported in all cases.

Ongoing Investigation and a Call for Caution

Authorities reiterated the importance of driving carefully — especially on weekends, when traffic and the risk of fatal crashes tend to rise.

As investigations continue, the Columbus community mourns the loss of young lives and stands in solidarity with the affected families.

In the case of Giovany Lepe, his story has touched many who share the same wish: to see him return home one last time.