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GoFundMe Effort Raises Thousands For Marston Family
Jasmine Marston was killed in a vehicle crash in Brentwood. Friends, family have come together to raise money for her funeral expenses.
NEWMARKET, NH — An online fundraising effort to help the family of a young woman who perished in a vehicle crash this morning has surpassed its goal in less than eight hours. Jasmine Marston, 22, of Newmarket, passed away on June 17, 2017, after an early morning crash on Middle Road in Brentwood. Two men from Exeter were also injured in the crash.
At post time, speed may have been a factor in the crash, according to the New Hampshire State Police, however, all aspects remain under investigation.
Jasmine Marston’s sister, Zayna Marston, posted the effort this morning, asking for help raising $5,000 for funeral expenses for her younger sister.
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“We don't have the funds as a family for funeral cost and at this time I am at a loss for words,” she stated. “I will update this as time goes.”
At post time, the effort had raised more than $7,600, with friends and family offering condolences.
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To make a donation to the effort, visit this site.
Photo credit GoFundMe.com.
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