TAMPA, FL – In the wake of a harrowing vehicular calamity on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, the families of Ricky Gongora and Chris Coroli languish in an agonizing state of suspended justice. The two men perished in April 2022, when their vehicle was struck by a speeding car, allegedly driven by Joshua Roloffs, who was purportedly inebriated at the time of the incident.
The judicial system had slated Roloffs for trial on charges of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter, yet he absconded, failing to appear in court. The resultant fugitive status of Roloffs has exacerbated the bereavement of the victims’ families, who are left yearning for retribution and resolution.
George Negretti, father of Ricky Gongora, lamented the decision to grant Roloffs bail, expressing a mélange of emotions at the perceived miscarriage of justice. “It’s unfathomable,” he declared, troubled by the liberation of Roloffs despite the gravity of his alleged crimes.
Roloffs’ past as a Pasco County Sheriff’s deputy, terminated for falsifying his time card, casts a shadow over the proceedings, raising critical inquiries about the bail decision in light of his history of legal transgressions.
The families impel Roloffs to face the repercussions of his actions, imploring him to surrender and allow the judicial process to unfold. Their quest for justice is underscored by a profound desire for closure and the ability to commence the healing process.
As the search for Roloffs persists, the families remain ensnared in a limbo of unresolved grief, unable to fully process the enormity of their loss. Yet, their resolve remains unshaken, as they cling to the hope that justice will ultimately be served.
The memories of Gongora and Coroli endure, cherished by those who knew them as beacons of light and joy. In honoring their legacy, the families continue to advocate for justice, undeterred by the uncertainty that currently shrouds their quest.