May 6, 2021 / 07:53 AM EST
ARCADIA, Ind. (WISH) Local and statewide support is coming ahead of the funeral for the Hamilton Heights teen killed in an accident while headed to the prom.
Kalen Hart’s classmates never thought this would be their friend. Compassion from strangers, not only throughout Hamilton County but across the state has helped get them through this tough week.
Hamilton Heights High School Assistant Principal Whitney Gray says minutes after finding out about the accident, community members showed up and went to work. Parents, teachers, board members, pastors, counselors and officers were there for the students.
Local restaurants immediately provided food, and have continued to do so this week.