MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Residents are coming together to offer their support to the family of Ethan Ramos, the 17-year-old Northwest High School student who died in an early Wednesday crash.
A GoFundMe campaign was started by the Ramos family with the goal to cover memorial and funeral expenses.
As of this article's publication, the fundraiser has made 70% of its $40,000 goal, hitting nearly $28,000.
"During this difficult and heartbreaking time, our family is asking for help as we navigate the unexpected loss of our son, Ethan Assion Ramos," reads a post by Rebekkah Assion.
"Losing a loved one is never easy, and while we are trying to cope with the pain and grief, we are also facing the unexpected financial burden of memorial and final expenses. Our greatest wish is to give Ethan a beautiful farewell, one that honors his life, memory, and the love he shared with everyone around him."
The fundraiser notes that the family plans to hold a service Nov. 18.
In a letter sent to Northwest High School families, the 11th grader was remembered for his kindness and as an "avid swimmer and a young man who engaged others in rich friendship."
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Ramos was pronounced dead at a hospital, having suffered serious injures after being ejected from his car in a single-vehicle crash.
Police previously said that the deadly incident saw Ramos lose control of his 2014 Jeep Wrangler for unknown reason while traveling northbound on Riffle Ford Road. The incident saw him leave the roadway and strike multiple trees before the car overturned.
Authorities responded to the scene shortly before 3:30 a.m. near Riffle Ford Road and Seneca Creek Trail.
An investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
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