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Fundraiser To Help Family Of 7-Year-Old Killed In Bel Air Crash
A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family of Tripp Johnson. The Joppa boy was killed in a crash and his mother critically injured.
BEL AIR, MD — The family of 7-year-old Tripp Johnson — who died in a 12-vehicle crash in Harford County Monday — has set up a GoFundMe page to cover funeral costs, medical bills, and other related expenses.
Tripp was a second-grade student at William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School in Abingdon. He was one of two victims killed in a fiery crash on Ring Factory Road in Bel Air.
Around 7 a.m., a tractor-trailer rig carrying cargo for ShopRite grocery stores failed to slow or stop and crashed into multiple cars, according to Maryland State Police. The tractor-trailer came to a stop at Ring Factory Road and caught fire, along with two other vehicles that were pinned under the truck.
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At the time of the crash, Tripp was in a car with his mother, Megan Fulleylove, according to the GoFundMe page. Fulleylove was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where she is in stable — yet critical — condition.
Tripp is survived by his parents, Megan Fulleylove and Travis Johnson.
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"Megan, with her lovable free-spirit and Travis with zest for life, will be forever broken from this catastrophic loss," Jennifer Block, the organizer of the fundraiser, wrote on the GoFundMe page. "Nothing can take away the family's pain and grief but it is our hope with this fundraiser, to relieve them of some of the financial worry involved with this tragedy."
"We are asking for donations in order to cover the costs involved with for the funeral, medical expenses, and any extra funds will be used to aid Megan and Travis during her recovery and their lost wages," Block added.
So far, GoFundMe has raised $33,650 of $50,000 goal. In just under a day, 777 people have donated to the page.
Tripp was a second-grader at William Paca/Old Post Elementary in Harford County. He also played football for the Joppatowne Seahawks and wore No. 56 proudly, the site said.
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