TOLLAND, Conn. — A fundraiser has raised over $1,000 for the family of Paige Amanda Cooke, a Manchester resident killed in a recent incident.
Authorities reported that at approximately 8:30 p.m. on October 14, Cooke was involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 84. The collision involved two vehicles traveling eastbound near Exit 68.
Emergency services, including the Tolland Fire Department and Connecticut State Police, arrived on the scene shortly after reports of the accident. Cooke, 29, was pronounced dead at the site. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to witnesses, the crash occurred during poor weather conditions, prompting officials to implement lane closures while the scene was cleared.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Connecticut State Police. Fundraising efforts for Cooke's family are being organized through social media platforms, highlighting community support during this tragic event.