Updates: 2 die in head-on collision west of Porterville

Two Porterville men died in a head-on collision Friday night and another driver suffered major injuries and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol reported.

[David]

This is pure BS! Jordan V Jennings deserves the death Penalty!

[VRod]

I hope this man realizes what damaged and tragedy he caused the families of these two men. He does not realize it at all. It is very sad and the death penalty would be far from painful for him to pay for these two deaths. I think he should get life in prison so he can live with this guilt for the rest of his life; that is, if he has any guilt.

[anna]

This man will never know how much pain he has caused these two families. The time he spends in prison (even if he should die there) is not enough time to pay for what he has done. I know that there is only one judge and he is not made of flesh and bones like you and I. I pray for the for the families who have lost their loved ones and I pray for justice if there can even be one.

[Liz]

one of the men killed was my uncle...although we didn't talk much i know that he was a good guy and had an amazing family. i hope that his family and kids learn to cope with the pain in years to come. you will always be in our hearts and you will truly be missed.

[liz]

the man who died was my uncle.

[VRod]

One of those men was my cousin's husband and he will truly be missed. He was a very good husband, father and provider for his family. He did not deserve to die this way and at such a young age. It is so sad that his life had to be cut short because of this idiot. I was by my cousin's side on Saturday and she and the rest of the family are so torn apart and devastated that it tares your heart apart. We will never get real answers as to why this tragedy had to happen to these families and why their loved ones were taken in such a horrific way. My cousin and her kids never had the chance to say good bye to their husband/father. God... please help my cousin and the family with this heartache. I implore you.

[The Jimenez Family]

We are so devestated to hear the passing of one of the men and his passenger. My husband grew up with one of them and he has been affected deeply by this. My heart goes out to both of the families and hope that we can always be there for his kids as they will never get to see their father again. God bless both of the men and hope that other driver gets what he deserves.

[mmontes]

One of the men who died was my cousin. We all grew up together. He was a good man. I am so saddened by his death as he leaves behind a wife and 4 kids and many many family members who love him and will miss him dearly. Again alcohol/drugs (don't know which) has claimed the lives of two innocent people on their way to work just trying to make a living to provide for their families. This is ridiculous! When is the point going to get across that drugs, alcohol, and driving don't go together. May justice be served for their families. God Bless us all.

[Frank]

I am deeply hurt and sadden over this horrific accident. The driver of the Honda was my cousin. He was one of the most loving persons i have ever met in my life. He always had a smile on his face and never ever said NO to anyone. I will miss him and always hold him and his little ones who are left without a father in my hearts. I pray and hope that justice is served even though it will not bring him back.

[Lucky Girl]

Rigo who is one of the men that died is my cusins husband and now she is left with 4 children the youngest 2 months old. How could Jordan jennings do this to my cusin and their children? Why is it that the drunk drivers always survive and the innocent people are always taken from us? It is not fair that these kids will grow up without a dad. He was a wonderful father and he will be missed so much.

[bzie]

I am sorry for the grief and heartache that Mr Jennings has caused. I pray that God gives both families the inner peace they need to heal and forgive. We don't know why things happen nor why they have to happen to innocent people. But we should have faith that the one and only our Mighty God has His reasons.
May God Bless Us All And Help Us All Heal and Forgive.

[David]

bzie, I take it you know Jordan Jennings personally? I don't think I could ever forgive Jennings

Our lives will never be the same without him. Rigo was with us on the 15th celebrating my sisters kids birthday. He and his family stayed with us till the end of the party. We had a great time talking, telling jokes, and listing to music, his kids playing with play-dough, my teenage sons and nephews also joking with Rigo. Before he left, I shook his hand, I told him that we had to get together soon at his place, he smile and said ok…Rigo my brother, I know one day we will see you again. The Lopez family will never forget you, and you will be our friend in the eternal life.

Rigo will always be remembered as a good husband, father, and friend. The world has lost a great man! God bless my cousin and his beautiful children.

bzie wrote:

I am sorry for the grief and heartache that Mr Jennings has caused. I pray that God gives both families the inner peace they need to heal and forgive. We don't know why things happen nor why they have to happen to innocent people. But we should have faith that the one and only our Mighty God has His reasons.
May God Bless Us All And Help Us All Heal and Forgive.

[bzie]

Dear David,

I get a little peace knowing that you were able to enjoy some wonderful moments with Rigo. Of what I read he sounded like a wonderful man, husband,father and friend. Who had a wonderful impact on people around him. I am sorry that his life was cut so short by someone being so selfish.

I do know him personally and I can tell you he is paying for what he has done and will for the rest of his life. I do believe that he deserves what ever happens next. May the law of the land deem his punishment. Forgivness is up to God. My families heart breaks for what he has done. And we will forever wish it never happened and forever wish to go back to that horrible night and save your family...but we can't.
This will effect us all in so many ways forever.

My son and myself are very sorry David for the pain,sorrow and grief. Jordan has caused and will forever cause you and Rigos family.

[Victim of a DD]

Make sure this guy gets charged with MURDER! Push the day for those charges!

[Will never forget]

Bzie,
As hurt as i am for the loss of a wonderful man i take great solace in knowing that he will be in heaven. I also am very upset and feel nothing for your son. your son will have his day in court and i pray for justice. Do you know how lucky you are? You still have your son. We are left with 4 little ones who will never get to spend another christmas with their father. Make sure your son knows the pain he has caused.

bzie wrote:

Dear David,
I get a little peace knowing that you were able to enjoy some wonderful moments with Rigo. Of what I read he sounded like a wonderful man, husband,father and friend. Who had a wonderful impact on people around him. I am sorry that his life was cut so short by someone being so selfish.
I do know him personally and I can tell you he is paying for what he has done and will for the rest of his life. I do believe that he deserves what ever happens next. May the law of the land deem his punishment. Forgivness is up to God. My families heart breaks for what he has done. And we will forever wish it never happened and forever wish to go back to that horrible night and save your family...but we can't.
This will effect us all in so many ways forever.
My son and myself are very sorry David for the pain,sorrow and grief. Jordan has caused and will forever cause you and Rigos family.

[bzie]

He is not my son...He is the father of my son and that is why it pains me. My son and I have nothing to do with what Mr Jennings has done. We are saddened about his error and for his weakness...but we do not enable or give him any solace. We are aware of what he has done and also have to pay a price for it. He may not have died but a lifetime of hell sometimes can be worse.
Lets just hope justice is done.

[gdiaz]

Bzie,
a lifetime of hell and more is what mr. jennings deserves for taking the life of two innocent people, and causing a lot of pain for their families.

[ellie]

I knew Rigo enough to know he would be forgiving and kind, not to want feelings of hate and anger. He was not the type to be mad at anyone and now that he is is in such a peaceful place Im sure this will not give him or his family peace. God is the only one to judge who is to pay for what and how. We all make mistakes some of us just happen to get worse outcomes with our inmature actions. So in memory of the kind loving man Rigo was to all of us that knew him lets just keep our hearts and mind free of anger so that one day we can also meet him again in the house of our heavenly father.

[VRod]

Yesterday was the viewing of my cousin's husband and it was so hard and painful to see everyone crying and asking why, but i did get some kind of closure in my heart to hear some of the words that loved ones had to say about this wonderful man. The slide show was very beautiful and it made you see more in vivid of what kind of father, husband and friend Rigo was. I got to say my good-byes for now in front of his casket yesterday and today at his funeral. I know we're all only passing through in this life and we will see each other again some day. He looked so peaceful and i hope that's how he really feels right now. I don't have a lot of strength left at this time and don't really want to waste my energy in talking about this Mr. Jennings when i can spend my energy in something that is worth talking about and remembering and that is Rigo and his family. My cousin and I are very close cousins and her pain rips me all up inside. just remember always what I've told you my beautiful cousin, I will always, I mean always, be here for you or until God allows me to. Rigo will always live in our hearts and every time we see his four little ones, we will always think of him and that he is watching over them and his wife (my cousin). Rest in peace cousin Rigo.

[M Quezada]

It was painful to lose Rigo in such a tragic and unfair manner. I was asking God today at Rigo's mass and yesterday at his viewing, WHY? I can't find the answers. It really hurt to see his wife torn by the fact that her husband was TAKEN from her and their children. The words of the priest soothes my pain a little. Rigo is not sad where he's at. He's rejoycing, probably hoping we can all celebrate his life without hurting, afterall we will see him again. This is not the end. Like his sister, my cousin said, "See you later Rigo." It is sad that he was taken so unfairly, he didn't deserve it, but only God knows why. I can't explain it. You'll be missed Rigo! We love you!