OCEAN COUNTY – A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for the family of the 16-year-old who passed away from a serious car crash.
The crash that happened on January 30 involved a man allegedly speeding and as a result collided with an ongoing car with two teenagers inside. The one teen, Kaitlyn, still remains in critical condition. However, the other teen, 16-year-old Gianna Palmieri, passed away on February 9 due to her injuries.
Friends and co-workers of Gianna have set up a GoFundMe fundraiser for the family. Currently, over $6,000 has been raised with their goal set to $100,000. They’ve also received support from fellow students at Pinelands Regional High School.
Superintendent Melissa McCooley wrote a statement stating “on behalf of the Board of Education, the administrative Team, and myself we are truly devastated and send our prayers and condolences to the family.”
If you would like to donate to the Palmieri family, visit the GoFundMe fundraiser at gofundme.com/f/support-gianna-palmieri-and-family.
Kaitlyn also has a GoFundMe set up and can be reached at gofundme.com/f/sy2v4e-kaitlyns-road-to-recovery.
