'We Are All Heartbroken': Teen Killed In East Hampton Crash Wanted To Join Army, Buy A House For Mom

EAST HAMPTON, NY — Hearts are forever broken in East Hampton and beyond after the devastating DWI crash that took the life of an East Hampton High School junior and left six others injured.

And now, the broken-hearted mother of Scarleth Milena Urgiles Samaniego, 19, needs help to lay her beloved daughter to rest.

A GoFundMe, "Scarleth Milena Urgiles Samaniego," was organized by Scarleth's mother Gabriela Samaniego.

"She was an amazing daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, niece, and friend. She touched so many lives of people around her," the page said.

She is survived by her mother, Samaniego, and her brother, Jack Urgiles.

Scarleth, originally from Ecuador, spent her last years of life in East Hampton, the page said. "Her goal was to join the Army; she always thought that her courage and determination would help others. Her dream was to buy a house for her mother and be able to take care of and provide for her mother and brother what they deserved. She tirelessly volunteered, taught, pursued, and creatively made a difference in the world. Her kindness will be missed every day," the page said.

In the midst of their grief, the family must find a way to lay their girl to rest.

"We are all heartbroken over Scarleth’s passing and were unprepared for the expense of a funeral service. We want to give her the memorial she deserves — a meaningful goodbye surrounded by the people she loved. The funeral expenses are high. We have to find a way to pay for embalming, funeral home-related services, and other costs," the page said. "We are actively fundraising to pay for these funeral arrangements. If you’re in a position to donate, we would be very grateful. Whatever you can give, it all adds up."

To donate to the GoFundMe, click here.

According to East Hampton Town police, the crash took place at 7:39 p.m. on Sunday, Father's Day, on Old Stone Highway near Deep Six Drive.

Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes 18, of Moriches, was operating a 2009 Toyota Camry southbound on Old Stone Highway near Deep Six Drive when the vehicle left the roadway, overturned and struck a tree, police said.

The Springs Fire Department responded and extricated two passengers from the vehicle, police said.

Scarleth was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Passenger Jennifer Amon-Barrers 18, of East Hampton was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital where she is listed in serious, but stable condition, police said.

Additional passengers Michael Puente 19, Melanie Mendez, 19, Carlos Pinos, 18, and two juveniles, 15 and 17, all of East Hampton, were transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital by East Hampton and Amagansett Ambulance for treatment of injuries, police said.