The late Jessica Blinebry, from Vader, Washington, tragically lost her life on the night of May 24, 2024. Jessica was struck and killed by a drunk driver while she and her husband, Casey, were assisting another vehicle that had crashed. Jessica, age 42, leaves behind her husband and four children.
Her sister-in-law, Brandi Troyer, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, expressing the family’s devastation and the need for support: "Hi, friends and family. On Friday night, May 24, 2024, my sister-in-law, Jessica Blinebry, was tragically struck and killed by a drunk driver. Her husband Casey, who was also struck, is currently in the hospital being treated for his injuries. As this is an unexpected loss, we are hoping to raise funds to assist her husband in covering funeral expenses. Any amount helps! Thank you for your support."
Chris Troyer has organized a GoFundMe campaign to support Jessica’s family in their time of loss. The fundraiser, titled "Support Jessica’s Family in Their Time of Loss," aims to raise $10,000 for funeral expenses. As of now, $100 has been raised with donations from Morgan Hieggelke and Chris Troyer.
The GoFundMe page describes Jessica as "a selfless, brilliant, witty, hardworking, beautiful soul" who will be deeply missed. It also highlights the family’s urgent need for financial assistance to cover the unexpected funeral costs and support her grieving husband and children.
Jessica’s tragic death underscores the devastating impact of drunk driving and the need for community support during such difficult times.
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