Al wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:46 PM:Why anybody drives the freeways at high speed wihtout buckling-up is beyond me! There is no acceptable excuse for this. It amzes me everytime I read these stories. Such a needless loss of life and injury.

No Brainer wrote on Nov 21, 2007 3:30 PM:Why is it that the seatbelt outreach program just isn't reaching the Mexican communities? It's unbelievable how many Mexicans that we observe, by & large who either just don't want to bother, or are completely uneducated about seatbelt use. Program sponsors need to take out massive advertisement campaigns on the Spanish-language TV stations and daytime Novelas.

Juva wrote on Nov 21, 2007 4:00 PM:My prayers are with the family. I lost my son 10 years ago in a car accident. His seat belt broke 2 days before the accident. Please encourage everyone to wear a seat belt. I don't start my car unless everyone is buckled in nice and tight. It only takes a second and it could save your life. I wish my son was with us this Christmas. I know he is in heaven. My prayers are with your family.

Benny wrote on Nov 21, 2007 6:18 PM:Our dearest Crystal, you are deeply missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Love, uncle Benny (Vince), Wendy & family...

Cyn* wrote on Nov 21, 2007 6:35 PM:Crystal you are in all of our prayers. Your family loves you very much. I know you are in heaven with all of those who have left us. Rest in Peace.

Chelly wrote on Nov 22, 2007 10:35 PM:who ever told you she was mexican??? can you guys let her rest in peace...thank you!!!!!!

wendy wrote on Nov 23, 2007 10:30 AM:Why do people say things that can be so hurtful.My couison was beautful,sweet, young ,inteligent,girl and her last act was she was giving a friend a ride home even though it was late. Crystal was in her third year at UCR .Yes ,she was hispanic.I am going to miss your sweet face and sweet sprit.I wish there where more people like her.I love you !!!!!!!!!

Rennie wrote on Nov 23, 2007 10:45 AM:"Heaven has got a New Angel with the passing of Crystal. I feel honored to have known her parents and see her grow into a beautiful young lady, she had a high standard of morals and one of the biggest hearts. She was very special to us. We will miss her. We love you Crystal Rennie,Lynda,Christian and Jenicca.

Rennie wrote on Nov 23, 2007 10:52 AM:"Heaven has got a New Angel with the passing of Crystal. I feel honored to have known her parents and see her grow into a beautiful young lady, she had a high standard of morals and one of the biggest hearts. She was very special to us. We will miss her. We love you Crystal Rennie,Lynda,and Family.

No Brainer wrote on Nov 23, 2007 4:46 PM:Juva, sorry for the loss of your son 10 yrs ago, but why would you admit to acknowledging that the seatbelt in your car was broken 2 days before the fatal accident, yet allow your son to ride in your ... car, knowing this defect? ...

Elisa wrote on Nov 23, 2007 6:09 PM:Crystal, such an amazing sweet, smart, beautiful young lady. I feel so fortunate to have met such an amazing lady. Thanks for being such a great friend, our friendship was one of a kind. A friendhip that I will cherish forever. I know that your in heaven surrounded by beautiful angels like yourself. I love you girl! Rest in Peace. -as for people like no brainer, you have no right to even have an opinion on someone you never met, so get a life.

Nancy wrote on Nov 24, 2007 8:02 AM:"Crystal, when you walked into the room, your smile lit up the room and now its lighting up the heavens. Thank you God for bringing her into our lives. She was only with us for a short time but she left her mark on us for a lifetime. It's not how she died but how she lived. She always made us proud. Love you from PA, Nut, Uncle Paul, Amy & Amber.

REST iN PEACE wrote on Nov 26, 2007 9:56 AM:Crystal..may u rest in oeace and watch over your loved ones that al miss u VERY much..always will be missed...(as for no brainer.. seems like u have no heart and like elis said get a life!!!)

ISMAEL G. wrote on Nov 26, 2007 1:18 PM:YOU MIGHT NOT BE HERE WITH US PRESENT BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS R.I.P. LIL CRYSTAL

Biology student at UCR wrote on Nov 26, 2007 8:45 PM:To Crystal's Family: I am truly sorry for your loss. This is a horrible tragedy and I will pray for her and your family. May her soul rest in peace for all eternity with God in Heaven.

Sadly disappointed wrote on Nov 27, 2007 10:16 AM:Crystal will forever live in the thoughts and prayers of those close to her. It is a sad tragedy...hopefully a lesson to others to wear your seatbelt. Her passenger survived with minor injuries...so should have she! Let's hope others will learn from this. We obviously can't change what happened...but No Brainer does have a point. The word needs to get out to EVERYONE how dangerous it is to ride without a seatbelt.

wendy wrote on Nov 27, 2007 11:53 AM:It's heartbreaking when such a young soul is lost.Crystal was my sister-in-law's cousin. Though I didn't know her, she attended the wedding of my brother,Erik and her cousin,Irma. Im sure she will be terribly missed and my thoughts and sympathy go out to her family and friends.

wendyR. wrote on Nov 27, 2007 11:56 AM:It's heartbreaking when such a young soul is lost. Crystal was my sister-in-law's cousin. Though I didn't know her she attended the wedding of my brother,Erik and her cousin,Irma. Im sure she will be terribly missed. My thought and sympathy go out to her friends and family.

Ivana wrote on Nov 27, 2007 12:24 PM:No brainer - if you look she said it was his car, not hers...It's amazing how many people on this site don't read and are quick to judge. I didn't know her, but my thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family to be able to get through this difficult time.

Chris(P8) wrote on Nov 27, 2007 1:37 PM:My hearts and prayers go out to the family. I never knew Crystal, but I know some of her family and they are by far some of the most wonderful people I have ever met. God Bless you Crystal and family.

Temecula wrote on Nov 27, 2007 9:19 PM:My heart and prayers are with Crystal, her family and her friends. I know what it's like to lose a friend...so young and with so much potential. Please, please take this as a lesson and wear a seatbelt. I know it wasn't Crystal's fault, but the seatbelt could have saved her life. May she rest in peace and her family find peace in their hearts after this tragic loss.

kenya wrote on Nov 28, 2007 9:34 PM:mija i know you are not here, and i know you are doing better, in a better place with god, chirstal i love you, again you are not dead, you will always live in my heart.

Maria wrote on Nov 29, 2007 2:56 PM:My heart and preyers are with Crystal's parents and family and all whom got to know her, Crystal I will miss you mi nina bonita Love you always "mom"

Perla wrote on Nov 29, 2007 3:04 PM:i have been Crystal's best friend since 8th grade...we even refered to eachothers parents as "mom and dad"...its hard to realize that she's not here on earth and she didnt get to see my 1st born..but i know she will watch over me and my little girl...as for opinions about the seatbelt and car...well i know how HER car was, from riding in it a couple years during high school...it took a couple clicks for the drivers seatbelt to stay in and the passenger seatbelt would sometimes get stuck...she ALWAYS wore her seatbelt and always told us to put our on before we left anywhere...this isnt time for critisizm on seatbelts or racial statistics...this is a time to bless our friend who has become an angel to watch over us from above...my heart goes out to the Araujos, my second family...Crystal, i miss you so much. just know that i will always love you and you will always and forever stay my best friend...bff...love you always, Lil Boo

san marcos wrote on Nov 29, 2007 6:48 PM:crystal...i met you once and saw you around school a few times. but i never got to really meet you that well. you seemed like a cool chick though by what people said about you. i know you are somewhere else way better now and for the people who are saying hurtful comments...please keep them to yourselves...and just let her rest in peace please.

sweetpea wrote on Nov 30, 2007 12:43 PM:Crystal I will miss u a lot I remember when I 1st saw u at my soccer game I thought u were like 13 and it turnes out u were older than me . You have been like a big sister to me your always there for me when I needed u . Ever since I 1st met u all u wanted to do was help people we will all miss u dearly u will now and forever b in my heart

mary ann wrote on Dec 2, 2007 8:21 PM:its unbelievable... i just can't believe you're not here anymore. you were by far the nicest girl i've EVER met. we will miss you and my prayers go out to your family. rest in peace baby girl! no brainer ... why don't you shut your mouth cuz that could happen to ANYBODY. doesn't matter what color!

cristian wrote on Dec 4, 2007 7:06 PM:According to my speculations, she was wearing a seatbelt and it broke. people should give her a break.

Betty wrote on Dec 5, 2007 9:03 PM:Crystal, Crystal, Crystal Rose, we miss you so much! We are so sad, but we know you are so happy in heaven and keeping an eye on us. Our thoughts and prayers are with your mom,dad and siblings. Love ya forever, Uncle Steve, Aunt Betty, Zana, Nidal, Lexie & Jordan

b wrote on Apr 17, 2008 11:07 AM:miss you.
keep visiting in dreams.