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Fundraiser Launched For Lehigh Valley Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Community members have raised thousands for the 19-year-old who died in a Walnutport crash over the weekend. 

Eliam Buchanan-Ramos

Eliam Buchanan-Ramos

Photo Credit: Courtesy of GoFundMe "Support for Our Beloved Eliam Buchanan's Unforeseen Funeral"

Eliam Buchanan-Ramos' motorcycle collided with another vehicle on Riverview Drive around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, officials have said

He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg where he died from complications of multiple traumatic injuries on Sunday afternoon, according to the Coroner's Office. His death was ruled accidental. 

On GoFundMe, his older sister said Buchanan-Ramo was a "beloved brother, son, uncle, cousin, nephew, friend and brother in Christ."

"I want to thank you in advance and hope we can all remember the great memories Eliam left with each person he came in contact with," wrote Elyeth Buchanan.

On Facebook, loved ones said Buchanan-Ramos was active in the Allentown Seventh-Day Adventist Church and served as his parish's A/V director. 

A memorial service is planned for Friday, June 7 at Allentown SDA, 2140 W. Tilghman Street. 

Click here to view the fundraiser on GoFundMe.com

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