Over $100,000 has been raised for a Taylor Swift fan who was killed after leaving her concert in Houston.
In a GoFundMe page set up to cover his funeral expenses, it was described how Jacob Lewis, 20, and his sister were returning home from Taylor Swift’s concert on Friday when their vehicle stalled.
“Jacob at once started to push the car when he was tragically hit and killed by a drunk driver,” the description read.
According to KHOU 11, Alan Bryant has been identified as the alleged drunk driver who immediately fled the scene after the fatal crash.
The 34-year-old was charged with failing to stop and help and is now held at the Harris County Jail.
Jacob’s grieving father, Steve Lewis, said: “You know, to make it worse, the driver got out, helped my daughter get my son out from under his car, saw what had happened and got in his car and left.
“I hope that everybody who knew Jacob was touched by him and he was a good part of their lives.”
Donors have left heartfelt messages on the fundraising page, with one writing: “Jacob touched the heart of every person who had the privilege to know him. He was good and kind in the truest sense of the words. He will be sorely missed.
“To the Lewis family- I pass along my sincere condolences. I will never forget my time with Jacob at Theatre Victoria. You raised a special young man.
“Jacob, I will treasure the memories of driving you home to your grandparents’ house and singing ‘Hey Jude’ at the top of our lungs after rehearsals and shows for the rest of my life. You’re my brother for life.”
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