A California teenager who was involved in a crash while returning home from her boyfriend’s graduation has died.
The crash took place shortly before 9:00 p.m. local time on Thursday at the intersection of Winchester and Keller Roads, according to apress releasefrom the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO). Giovanna Rizzo, 17, of Murrieta, was pronounced dead about 20 minutes later.
Police say the driver of the Sierra may have run a red light prior to the collision, but that charges are pending while the investigation into the crash remains ongoing, per the outlets.
CHP did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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The driver of the Sierra was hospitalized with major injuries, police said.
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The “intelligent” and “loving” teen “had a bright future" ahead of her,GoFundMeorganizer Nicol Stolar-Peterson wrote in a message, noting the teen was also interested in social work and had “assisted behind the scenes on a child abuse case doing research."
As a result of the crash, Gavin “suffered cuts and bruises” on his body in addition to a fractured hand, according to aseparate GoFundMeset up to support the Hooper family.Meanwhile, Landis “is currently in the hospital in a coma from severe brain injury.”
“What has happened is unfathomable and every parent’s worst nightmare,” the organizer wrote. “We are asking for prayers for Gavin’s girlfriend’s family and for Landis to be healed and be restored.”
As of Tuesday, more than $53,000 has been raised via GoFundMe for the Hoopers following Thursday’s crash. Funds will go toward medical expenses and “miscellaneous fees associated with the accident.”
Meanwhile, all donations to the fundraiser started in Rizzo’s honor will go to the Kids Court & Counseling Center to support children who “experienced trauma” such as child abuse, sexual abuse and assault, and other forms of violence, according to Stolar-Peterson.
“They will receive free therapy and support from licensed therapists as part of Gia’s legacy,” reads a message on the page, which has already raised nearly $63,000.
source: people.com
