May 29 :
Tragically, a car travelling at high speed struck and killed Guntipalli Sowmya, a 25-year-old woman from the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri region of Telangana, Florida, on Sunday. The accident happened when Sowmya was going home from the grocery store, having just gotten her master's degree from Florida Atlantic University. She passed away instantly.
Two years ago, she travelled to the United States to continue her education. The devastating news of their daughter's death crushed her parents, Koteshwara Rao and Balamani, according to accounts in Indian media. The government has been asked by Sowmya's family to help return her body to Telangana. An ex-CRPF jawan named Rao recently announced that his daughter turned 25 on May 11. According to his statement cited by Times of India, he went as far as sending clothing for her.
An online fundraiser to help the Sowmya family cope with their tragedy. So far, $35,244 out of a $120,000 goal has been collected. Rao, who runs a kirana shop in Telangana, reportedly battled mightily to secure funding for Sowmya's education and gave a lot up to make sure daughter could follow her passion.
"Sowmya earned her Master's degree from Florida Atlantic University not long ago, and she is determined to provide for her family," the statement read. "Unfortunately, on May 26, 2024, in Florida, USA, a speeding car struck her, tragically ending her promising future."
Sowmya showed remarkable strength and resolve throughout her trip. She overcame many obstacles on her journey from India to the United States, as mentioned on the gofundme page. She had to overcome financial difficulties, academic stress, and cultural shock as an overseas student. She overcame these challenges and performed admirably academically, receiving numerous awards for her perseverance and diligence, as indicated on the page.
Soon after starting her career, Sowmya had aspirations of helping her family out financially and paying off her educational loans. "She looked forward to building a prosperous career that would allow her to support her loved ones back home and ensure her own future," it said. "All who knew her are deeply affected by the void that her untimely passing has left."
During this trying time, the GoFundMe page hopes to assist Sowmya's family in honour of her unrealized dreams. She will be able to pay off her outstanding college loans and provide for her family during this difficult time thanks to your donations.
"By uniting, we can ensure that Sowmya's aspirations remain alive and offer the necessary support to her family as they navigate this difficult time," the website pleaded.
