Fundraiser Launched For CB Teen Hurt In Fatal Post-Prom Crash

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The family of a Central Bucks East student who was critically injured in a fatal post-prom crash in the Poconos on June 5 is raising money to help cover the costs of his care.

Jonah Osborne, 17, of Doylestown, remains in critical condition at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton as of Wednesday, according to a family member who created the fundraiser.

Around 1:20 a.m. Saturday, Osborne was driving three of his friends up to the Poconos when he lost control of the vehicle on Ledgedale Road in Pike County, Pennsylvania State Police have said. The crash claimed the life of 18-year-old Pipersville teen Nicholas Mannino, while two other passengers suffered minor injuries.

Hours earlier, the students had finished celebrating their prom at The Fuge in Warminster.

Osborne's family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the medical costs of the teen, who is currently fighting for his life in a medically induced coma, his family said.

"We are desperately asking for prayers and any donations possible and want to thank each and every one of you for all of you for your calls and prayers," writes Perseberanda Osborne, the organizer of the campaign.

The campaign has raised more than $58,000 of its $100,000 goal as of Thursday afternoon.

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