Memorial and Dedication Service for anniversary of Northshore crash

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Last November of 2023, 41-year-old Ana Posso Rodriguez, her husband, 40-year-old Octavio Devia, and her 22-month-old son Jonathan were walking on the sidewalk as a car driven by a Florida resident Randy Vega spun out of control and struck the family on Frazier Avenue. 

Ana and her son were tragically killed following the event while her husband, Octavio, sustained life-threatening injuries. Octavio survived and is now continuing to honor his family in so many ways.

A year later following the accident, as the family continues to mourn, a memorial and dedication service was held in Coolidge Park. 

During the memorial and dedication service, a series of events were held including a community mural in the Walker Pavilion, remarks by the family’s pastor, an honor tree planting, and a candlelight vigil. 

The events throughout the day represented and honored Ana and her son in so many ways to allow for family and friends to mourn and celebrate the lives of these two individuals. 

In the wake of the tragic event, a re-striping project commenced earlier this year to make the road a one lane each way to hopefully ensure Frazier Avenue becomes a safer place for pedestrians. 

We will continue to have the family in our thoughts.