At the same time, giving outpouring support for the family of 16-year-old injured Author: Shara Taylor (FOX61) Updated: 7:29 PM EDT April 8, 2021
SOUTHBURY, Conn. Pomperaug High School was finding ways to cope after a student was killed tragically Monday evening in a car accident, which left another teen in critical condition.
The school was grieving the loss of 17-year-old Ryan Rutledge of Southbury and giving outpouring support for the family of 16-year-old Eva Houlihan of Woodbury, who was in the hospital. Tributes of flowers were left on the bridge and heartfelt messages on the railing, where police said the car accident happened.
Southbury Community Rallies Behind Eva Houlihan and Family, Go Fund Launched for Medical Expenses Written by HH
A Go Fund Me campaign has been launched for Eva Houlihan who was in an accident on Monday, April 5 and is now in critical condition. The community of Southbury has rallied behind the family offering heartfelt prayers and making donations to help with medical expenses.
The organizer of the campaign is Audrey Farfan who writes, She is currently fighting for her life. This go fund me is to help her to continue her journey back to health so that she can be here with us again. For those of you wondering, I contacted Eva’s family prior to making this page to ask permission that I use Eva’s name and share her story. All funds are in their hands.