In a devastating incident that has left the community of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, in deep mourning, a tragic collision near Emmaus High School claimed the life of a 16-year-old student. The accident occurred at the intersection of North Boulevard and Cedar Crest Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon, October 25, around 2:30 PM, involving two vehicles.
Eyewitnesses reported that one of the vehicles possibly carried up to seven students as passengers. The collision tragically took the life of 16-year-old Edwin Cortez, a current student at Emmaus High School. Despite the immediate response of emergency services, Edwin was declared dead at the scene by Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio at 3:23 PM.
The loss of a young life with a promising future ahead is a profound sorrow for any community. The East Penn School District swiftly mobilized to offer grief counseling to the students affected by this tragedy. Superintendent Kristen Campbell expressed her deepest sympathies and assured the community of the district’s commitment to supporting the students in their healing process and honoring the memory of their classmate.
Sammy Chino shared a post on fb on the death of Edwin:
RIP to my youngest cousin Edwin Cortes. You will be missed in so many ways and by many that loved and cared for you. Today, I sadly said my final farewells to you on earth, but I am exited to reunite with you once again in heaven. I hope there’s a garage in heaven or you have to start one
The details surrounding the accident remain under investigation, with officials, including V. Paul Bernardino III from the Lehigh County District Attorney’s office, diligently working to understand the sequence of events leading to the collision. While the authorities have not released additional information, the community is grappling with the heart-wrenching loss of Edwin Cortez.
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Edwin’s fellow community member, also named Edwin Cortez of Allentown, has initiated a GoFundMe campaign with the aim of raising $10,000. The funds raised will assist Edwin’s grieving family with the funeral expenses during this incredibly challenging time.
As the community joins together in mourning the loss of a young life, they remember Edwin Cortez as a beloved member of their community, whose absence will be deeply felt. The tragedy serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of supporting one another in times of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Edwin’s family and friends as they navigate this unimaginable loss. Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation unfolds, and the community rallies together to honor the memory of Edwin Cortez.
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