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Yanely Mendoza was killed over the weekend in an auto accident caused by an allegedly drunk driver off FM 345 between San Benito and Rio Hondo.

Her sister Yamily remains in a coma in a San Antonio hospital.

The girl's family is asking area residents to slow down on the rural Cameron County road.

Viewing for Yanely Mendoza
Thomae Garza Funeral Home in San Benito
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Noon to 9 p.m.

Funeral Service for Yanely Mendoza
St. Helen's Catholic Church in Rio Hondo
Friday, Oct. 31
10 a.m.
(Burial follows service)

Donations are being accepted to help with medical expenses for Yamily Mendoza through Compass Bank account under her mother's name Maria Calderon.

Action 4 News and KGBT4.COM have posted a copy of an extended interview with family member Nicolas Gonzalez.

He speaks about the dangerous road and Yanely's ambitions that were cut short by the tragic and fatal accident.