Nearly four months after a fiery March crash that killed four Yough High School students, one grieving family says money raised in their daughter's memory has never reached them. The aunt of 16-year-old Kylee Korber says organizers behind memorial T-shirt and decal sales took orders or payments and then failed to deliver either the goods or refunds, adding fresh hurt in a community already reeling.
Families Say Orders And Refunds Never Came
Colette Korber told CBS Pittsburgh that a woman who started making T-shirts and decals in the students' memory "took money from a parent and didn't deliver" and that none of the money raised for the families has been passed along. Korber said people who did not prepay never received shirts at all, and others who asked for refunds are still waiting. According to the station, investigators with the Pennsylvania State Police in Greensburg are asking anyone who did not receive a shirt or a refund to contact them.
The March Crash That Shook Yough
The fatal crash happened on March 21 when a vehicle left the roadway, hit a tree and then caught fire, killing Brady Hunker (15), Felicity Martini (15), Kylee Nicole Korber (16) and Rocco Zugai (18). The deaths sent shockwaves through the Yough School District and led to roadside memorials and vigils. Local reporting on the collision and the identification of the victims was published by WTAE.
Organizer Says Money Will Still Go To Families
The woman who ran the T-shirt and decal sales told KDKA that she does not plan to complete orders that have not been paid for but insists she plans to turn over all proceeds to the four families. "The money is definitely going to the families," she told reporters, according to CBS Pittsburgh. KDKA has not identified the organizer, and no criminal charges have been filed in connection with the fundraiser, the station reported.
Community Keeps Showing Up As Questions Linger
Neighbors, classmates and local groups have continued to channel grief into action with candlelight vigils and benefit events. A spaghetti dinner at the Lowber Volunteer Fire Company is among the fundraisers being organized to support the victims' families, as reported by WPXI. The dispute over shirts and refunds has added an uneasy layer of scrutiny to those efforts.
What Authorities Say Happens Next
State police say their investigation into the March crash remains active and have urged anyone with information to come forward. WTAE published the Pennsylvania State Police tipline as 724-832-3288. Families say they will keep pressing for accountability if money raised in their children's names cannot be traced, and investigators say they are reviewing complaints about unfilled orders and refund requests. For now, no new charges have been announced and authorities continue to gather evidence.
