DAYTON, TN. (THECOUNT) — Chelsea Gunter has been identified as the teen tragically killed in a Rhea county vehicle crash Wednesday night.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help family pay for funeral arrangement.
Gunter, 15, was killed in a vehicle crash after 8:00 pm while traveling on White Flats Road, in Dayton, Rhea County, TN.
Reports say, Gunter was a passenger in a vehicle driven by another teen, when for unknown reasons, the vehicle crossed centerlines and exited the roadway. It then struck a ditch which caused the it to roll several times.
The young victim was ejected from the vehicle during the violent collision.
An accident report noted the victim was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
She was pronounced dead at the scene of multiple blunt force trauma injuries.
The juvenile driver is facing charges.
Another passenger was also injured.
The names and condition of the other occupants were not provided by officials.
Gunter was a beloved student at Rhea County High School.
Via GoFundMe:
“Most know that our sweet Chelsea was tragically killed in an automobile accident last night. There was no life insurance for her and we are asking if you could find it in your heart to give so this won’t be such a burden on the family as they try to cope with the loss of their sweet girl and worry about trying to come up with money to bury their 15 year old baby girl. No amount is to small, we appreciate the love and prayers people have sent our way. God bless you and your donation.”
At last check, the GoFundme had raised $9,375 of its $8,500 goal.
The funeral for the beloved Rhea County High School student will be held Saturday, according to Local10.
Geo quick facts: Rhea County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,809. Its county seat is Dayton. Rhea County comprises the Dayton, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Chattanooga-Cleveland-Dalton, TN-GA-AL Combined Statistical Area – Wikipedia.
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