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A popular Florida DJ and Florida A&M alum died on May 18, 2013 in a car crash.

43-year-old Sheldon Martinez, who was popularly known as DJ Saxwell, died from injuries he received from the car accident.

According to local police, Martinez’s car traveled across a patch of grass, two lanes of traffic and then flipped over into a canal. Police have not identified what caused him to lose control of the vehicle.

A fundraiser will be held in Martinez’ honor on Wednesday, May 22 at Loft, 55 W. Church Street at 6 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Martinez family. For more information about the fundraiser call 407-575-7903.

Martinez’s funeral will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Faithworld Church, 7601 Forest City Rd., Altamonte Springs, Fla.

Popular Florida DJ Saxwell Killed in Car Crash  was originally published on blackamericaweb.com