GoFundMe Campaigns Launched for Families of Fatal Long Beach Car Crash Victims

Three young adults and one older sibling were killed when their vehicle struck a median and exploded near Long Beach Airport.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Online fundraisers have been started on behalf of three people who died when the car they were in struck a median near Long Beach Airport and then exploded into flames. The victims were identified as Isabel Acevedo, Caleb Gainer, and Amber Delgado, all 22 years old, and Amber's older brother Brian Delgado, 28.

Why it matters

The tragic car crash has devastated the local community, with loved ones of the victims now turning to crowdfunding platforms to help cover the overwhelming financial burdens of funeral and memorial costs. The incident has also raised concerns about road safety in the area near the Long Beach Airport.

The details

According to reports, the vehicle the four victims were traveling in struck a median on Lakewood Boulevard near the Long Beach Airport, causing it to explode into flames. Caleb Gainer and Amber Delgado were dating, while Brian Delgado was Amber's older brother. Amber was in the final stages of becoming a registered nurse, and Brian was a manager at an auto parts store.

  • The fatal car crash occurred on March 4, 2026.

The players

Isabel Acevedo

One of the four victims killed in the car crash near Long Beach Airport.

Caleb Gainer

One of the four victims killed in the car crash near Long Beach Airport, who was dating Amber Delgado.

Amber Delgado

One of the four victims killed in the car crash near Long Beach Airport, who was dating Caleb Gainer and was the sister of Brian Delgado.

Brian Delgado

One of the four victims killed in the car crash near Long Beach Airport, who was the older brother of Amber Delgado and worked as a manager at an auto parts store.

Delores Johnson

Caleb Gainer's grandmother, who started a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his funeral costs and support his mother.

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What they’re saying

“We are raising funds to help cover Caleb's funeral costs and to support his mother as she grieves her son. The expenses that come with such a tragedy are overwhelming, and we want to ensure Caleb's mother can honor him without the added stress of financial worries.”

— Delores Johnson, Caleb Gainer's grandmother (GoFundMe)

What’s next

The GoFundMe campaigns for the victims' families are ongoing, with the goal of raising funds to cover funeral and memorial expenses. Local authorities are also investigating the cause of the fatal car crash to determine if any safety improvements are needed in the area near the Long Beach Airport.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has deeply impacted the Long Beach community, highlighting the devastating consequences of fatal car crashes and the importance of road safety. The outpouring of support through crowdfunding campaigns demonstrates the community's efforts to come together and provide financial assistance to the grieving families during this difficult time.