YORK COUNTY, SC — Friends and relatives are rallying around a York County family after a weekend crash killed a Clover mother and sent several people, including children, to the hospital. A GoFundMe set up with the family’s approval had raised more than $7,000 from more than 100 donations by Monday afternoon.
The fundraiser was organized to help with expenses that are expected to follow the crash. Family friend Krysten Elmore said the outpouring of support has been strong, and that the family appreciates the prayers and offers of help that have come in since Saturday.
What The Fundraiser Covers
The GoFundMe was created for Brooklyn Gilfillan’s family after the crash on Paraham Road between Lake Wylie and Clover. Gilfillan, 36, died at the scene after a Ford Mustang hit her SUV head-on, officials said. The Mustang’s driver, 18-year-old Justin Meenaghan of Fort Mill, also died at the scene.
Gilfillan had six passengers in the SUV, including five children, and all were taken for medical treatment. Friends told The Herald and posted on GoFundMe that two of the children in the vehicle were Gilfillan’s children. The money raised is intended for expenses going forward, according to Elmore. The family has not announced additional public details about needs or timing.
Investigation Still Ongoing
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is still investigating what caused the crash. Master Trooper Hannah Davidson said troopers had not received new information about the medical conditions of the six injured people as of Monday afternoon.
A special Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team is handling the case. That unit has specialized training and is often used for major collisions. Officials said it is still unclear how long the investigation will take, though the state Department of Public Safety says reports from that team generally take at least two months.
How Readers Can Help
The main public way to support the family right now is through the GoFundMe that friends set up with the family’s approval. Elmore said many people have also reached out with personal offers of help, but the story only identifies the fundraiser as the public donation channel.
Before donating, readers should confirm they are viewing the correct fundraiser and review the page details carefully. If a community wants to help in a similar way after a local crash or loss, organizers should make sure the family agrees to the fundraiser, explain clearly what the money will be used for, and keep donations tied to a single verified page.
What The Support Means
For families dealing with a sudden death and multiple injuries, a fast response from neighbors can help cover immediate costs that arrive before longer-term needs are known. In this case, the fundraiser also gives friends and supporters one place to direct their help while the family focuses on the children’s recovery.
Community efforts like this can matter most when they are simple, transparent, and tied to a real need. Other neighborhoods can follow that model by coordinating through one trusted organizer, sharing only confirmed facts, and avoiding extra details that have not been released by officials or the family.
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