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While this year’s Evo was the biggest and most hype one yet, for a part of our community, it was one marred in tragedy. On the early hours of July 15, Southern California players Bobby Garcia and Jordan Bryan were on their way to Evo when they were involved in a collision with a drunk driver on Interstate 15.

Bobby lost his life in the accident while Bryan is currently in critical, but stable condition. Specifically, Jordan suffered a broken arm and jaw, as well as severe head trauma. As a result of all this, he is in need several surgeries.

Both Bobby and Jordan were Wednesday Night Fights regulars and good friends of many in the Southern California scene. Bobby was a kind soul with a humble heart who loved multiple fighting games. Jordan is a part-time student who also works a full-time job to help his mother, yet always finds time to play fighting games with his friends. Both were looking forward to playing Street Fighter V at Evo 2016 when the accident occurred.

For those interested in helping out Bobby and Jordan’s families in this time of need, GoFundMe drives have been set up for both of them. You can help Bobby’s family cover his funeral costs here. Meanwhile, those who want to help Jordan’s family cover the costs of the medical procedures he needs can go here.

We here at Shoryuken offer our condolences to Bobby’s family and hope that Jordan recovers from this.