Family, friends hold vigil for sisters killed in Fresno crash

FRESNO, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – More than 50 people gathered at the site of a crash that killed two sisters. A candlelight vigil was held in their honor, with friends, family and neighbors offering condolences.

25-year-old Mang Yang and 18-year-old Eliza Yang lost their lives after 18-year-old Adam Canales lost control of his vehicle and drove into the sister’s bedroom.

“I met Eliza and her sister when I was in my freshman year. Her family is like our family and it’s just we couldn’t let her go, so we had to see goodbye to her,” Eliza’s friend Mongolia Yang said.

“This is a very tough time for us at this time, so we don’t know what to do at all. Tonight, we’re going to light a candle. So I don’t know how long we’re going to stay, but that probably be until midnight tonight,” uncle of Mang and Eliza, Ronald Yang said.

Two women with their whole lives ahead of them.

“The oldest one, she’s working at the one at the company, but the youngest one, she just graduated from high school this year,” Ronald Yang said.

“She was super helpful. And she’s like a big role model for me. And she would help you with everything that I need help with,” Mongolia Yang said.

Eliza’s friend said the sisters will always be remembered.

“I hope that she knows I love her, even though, like I did we didn’t get to hang out as much because I moved. I just regret a lot of times that I wasn’t able to hang out with her. But I love her so much and I love her sister too, but always taking those places, even when she was tired,” Mongolia Yang said.

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