Donation Page for Local Family Devastated by Huntington Station Crash Gains Momentum

The Huntington community has banded together to show support for the family of a local woman who was killed in a three-car crash in Huntington Station on Sunday night that was caused by an alleged drunk driver.

Karen Holden, 56, of Huntington Station, was a passenger in a SUV that was struck by a 2010 Ford Explorer on Jericho Turnpike at 9:20 p.m., police say. She later died from her injuries at a local hospital.

Holden’s husband and son, who were in the vehicle, suffered severe injuries but are listed in stable condition.

A GoFundMe page called “Holden Family Support Fund” has already raised nearly $19,000 in donations to help pay for Karen Holden’s funeral and William and Robert Holden’s medical expenses.

Nearly 300 people have donated to the cause as of Tuesday afternoon.

From the donation page:

Hello everyone. It was a summer evening when loving mother, sister, wife, and friend, Karen Holden, was taken from us in a fatal car crash caused by a second offender drunk driver. Her husband, William Holden, and her son, Robert Holden, were also in the car and suffered severe injuries. They are currently in stable condition but are struggling to recover with the news of their loss. Karen Holden is also survived by her son Kenneth Holden who was in the process of starting a new home in Virginia with his wife Cynthia and a new life as a police officer. Karen, William, and Robert were on their way to Virginia to help Kenneth and his wife decorate their first home together when the accident occurred. Maverick, their dog, who was also in the car escaped the accident and ran away only to be found with cuts on her front paws. She was covered in the paint that was to be used in Kenneth's new home.

Karen was an extremely giving woman who dedicated her life to helping others by working as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital. She also was a caring family member who never failed to rush to those in need. She will be missed by her family and friends and this loss is indescribable.

We are respectfully asking that you donate what you can to help pay for Karen's funeral, William and Robert's medical expenses, as well as legal fees associated with the crash. Even small donations will help. We appreciate so much any love and support you can send us.

Donate to the “Holden Family Support Fund” here.

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