Over $120K Raised For Old Saybrook Boating Accident Victim's Family

OLD SAYBROOK, CT — The community has stepped up following a boating accident that left three people dead in Old Saybrook last week.

A GoFundMe has been started for Brittany Hallahan. Her husband, Christopher Hallahan, 34, of Westbrook, was killed in the crash.

"Chris was a selfless person, one that helped others and would never say no," Jennifer Pons, one of four organizers of the fundraiser wrote. "He was generous, loving, professional. One who expected absolutely nothing in return. He loved being there to help others, whether it was through work, friends or the community. Christopher touched everyone who met him in a positive way. He was always a smiling light for those who needed it, a light that should never be forgotten.

"The relationship he shared with his wife Brittney was a light in itself. Christopher had immense love for his wife that spread smiles and dreams of adventure to those around them."

The fundraiser is intended to help Brittany Hallahan deal with the financial burden.

"Any additional money collected is planned to be donated and eventually used for proper lighting of the Connecticut River break wall so life-changing tragedies like this can be avoided in the future," the GoFund Me reads.

So far, $120,705 has been raised on 882 donations, easily surpassing the fundraiser's $50,000 goal.

View the GoFundMe here.

Authorities identified the other two victims as Ian Duchemin, 25, of Oakdale, and Ryan D. Britagna, 24, of Waterford.

See related: IDs Of 2 Boaters Found Dead In CT River After Crash Released

The boat crash happened around 9:15 p.m. on Monday.

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) police along with other agencies responded to the report and found a single motorboat half-submerged near Harbor One Marina.

The boat had suffered significant damage. Nine people were on the boat at the time of the crash, DEEP said.

One man died, six were taken to the hospital, and two people were missing after the crash who were later declared dead.