The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of a person threatening to jump from the 210 Freeway Roxford overpass the evening of Aug. 9.
Margarita Novela Galindo was sitting in the passenger seat, next to her husband Florencio, heading out of town for the weekend. They were on the 210 Freeway when a man, in an effort to take his own life, jumped off a bridge over the freeway and went through their windshield.
Florencio did not suffer any serious injuries and immediately called his son.
"Once he told me ambulances were on the way and he pulled over to the side and couldn't open the doors, that's when I knew it was serious," said David Galindo.
Margarita was left in critical condition, remaining in the ICU for weeks. She died of her injuries on Wednesday, according to her family, leaving them overwhelmed with emotions.
"What if she stopped to get gas? What if she stopped to get water? This probably wouldn't have happened," said David.
"It could've just been two seconds off, two inches away, my mom would've been fine," the victim's daughter Stephanie Galindo said.
For Florencio, there's now a void that'll never be filled.
Margarita's three adult children, who mostly called on their mom to help with the grandchildren, are now taking care of their dad.
Amid the sadness and frustration, Florencio also has compassion for the man who killed the love of his life while taking his own.
"He doesn't know what problems he may have had to commit suicide, but he doesn't have any resentment," he said in Spanish.
A GoFundMe has been created to help the family with funeral expenses.
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK], or text TALK to 741-741 for free confidential emotional support 24 hours a day 7 days a week.