A 32-year-old California doctor has died after she was fatally struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter.
Dr. Geohaira Sosa, a first-year psychiatry resident at UC Davis, died around 10:30 a.m. on August 29 after being struck by an oncoming vehicle in Sacramento.
The collision occurred in the 1200 block of Alhambra Boulevard, at the intersection with Folsom Boulevard.
According to a GoFundMe created by the UC Davis psychiatry department, Sosa started her training two months ago after moving from Queens, New York.
Dr. Geohaira Sosa, a first-year psychiatric resident at UC Davis, lost her life around 10:30 a.m. on August 29 after she was struck by an oncoming vehicle in Sacramento while riding her scooter
‘Geo was an absolutely beautiful person inside and out. Many of her fellow interns who had the privilege and joy of spending time with Geo over the past few months felt that she became one of our best friends.
“She radiated joy, kindness and authenticity. We hope to carry on her spirit in our communities,” the crowdfunding page read.
The Puerto Rican was the first in her family to study medicine and was extremely proud of her roots.
She received her bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Queens College and was among the first generation of students to attend the college.
According to a GoFundMe launched by the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry, Sosa had started her residency two months ago after moving from Queens, New York.
The Puerto Rican was the first in her family to study medicine and was extremely proud of her roots
Sosa served as a mental health ambassador for students from low-income families with mental illness
According to The Sacramento Bee, Sosa had a master’s degree in urban bioethics and studied medicine at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine.
She also worked on a health education newsletter for current and former prisoners.
Additionally, Sosa served as a mental health ambassador for students from low-income families with mental illness.
The crowdfunding page has raised $36,396, significantly exceeding the original goal of $30,000.