$184K Raised For Victims Of Norristown Crash

NORRISTOWN, PA — Thousands of well-wishers have rallied to the side of the victims of a tragic accident in Norristown last week, raising more than $184,000 in a matter of days.

The accident, which occurred June 1 on DeKalb Pike near East Basin Street, left Chicku Raam, a husband and father of two young children, dead.

Remya, his wife, was seriously injured and remains in intensive care. Fortunately their children, 8-year-old Gaganaa and 6-month-old Neil, suffered only minor injuries.

A GoFundMe started for the family has raised $184,752 as of Friday morning for funeral expenses and passport and travel costs for family members from India to visit and care for the children and Remya. Nearly 3,000 people have donated.

"Because of Remya’s condition, we need her conscious consent for every major decision including arrangements to Chicku’s final rites and feasibilities to transport his body to India," wrote family member Sri Raj, who launched the GoFundMe. "We ask you to join us in offering your heartfelt prayers for her full and swift recovery."

The family's vehicle was crossing from East Basin Street when it was struck by a vehicle heading down DeKalb, officials said.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.