Fundraiser Started For Family Of New Milford Teen Killed In Crash

NEW MILFORD, CT — The community is coming to the aid of the family of a teen who died in a car crash in September.

Julio Gomez, 17, was killed in the three-car crash. Two other people were injured in the accident, which happened near Italia Mia Restaurant on Route 7 in New Milford on the afternoon of Sept. 22.

A candlelight vigil was held at New Milford High School the weekend following the crash.

Fausto German organized the GoFundMe appeal on behalf of Katherine Frometa.

German wrote:

Julio Gomez was recently involved in a deadly car crash which resulted in him losing his life.

It is extremely devasting what happened to such an extraordinary soul. Julio was a light in the community and could put a smile on anybody's face no matter what room he walked into. He had an incredible impact on the community, especially the students of NMHS, and will never be forgotten.

Julio had a passion for basketball and football which both he excelled in. No matter who the competition was Julio always encouraged everyone to do better and to never give up. Julio's optimism allowed him to reach many goals in his short time here.

If you are to take anything from this loss; please don't let it tear you down but rather lift you up and help you improve as a person. Be someone who loves everyone, be someone who brings happiness and joy. Julio taught us that you can only live once but if you do it right, once is enough.

This fundraiser is for Julio's family and expenses involved with this loss.

As of Friday, $991 of a $5,000 goal had been raised.

To donate, go to the GoFundMe page.

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