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PA 17-Year-Old Dies In Crash Days Before Starting Senior Year, Mom Says

A boy was killed in a car crash just days before starting his senior year of high school, his mother said on Friday, Aug. 16. 

Jaxon Phetsavanh

Jaxon Phetsavanh

Photo Credit: Facebook/Becka Marie
Jaxon Phetsavanh

Jaxon Phetsavanh

Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Phetsavanh
Jaxon Phetsavanh

Jaxon Phetsavanh

Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Phetsavanh
Jaxon Phetsavanh

Jaxon Phetsavanh

Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Phetsavanh
Jaxon Phetsavanh

Jaxon Phetsavanh

Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Phetsavanh
Jaxon Phetsavanh and his sister.

Jaxon Phetsavanh and his sister.

Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Phetsavanh
Jaxon Phetsavanh and his sister. 

Jaxon Phetsavanh and his sister. 

Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Phetsavanh

Jaxon Phetsavanh, 17, of Hellertown, has died following a crash along the Route 33 Southbound Exit Ramp to Route 248 in Lower Nazareth Township on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to a release by the Northampton County Coroner's Office. 

His cause of death was "Blunt Force Injuries," as stated in the release. 

An investigation into the accident is ongoing by Pennsylvania State Police and the Northampton County Coroner’s Office. 

His mother took to social media and wrote in part:

"I can’t believe my son is dead.He will forever be 17.He is no longer here.He had his seatbelt on.He lost control of the vehicle which got wrapped around a tree.Dead on impact.I can’t believe this is real life.I saw his lifeless cold body early this morning in the ED. This John Doe was him.This was going to be his senior year.He was going to build the best robot to win states this year for Saucon Robotics Club. brillianthandsomeadorableuniquepassionateMy son is gone.He will be forever inner peacing now."

Jaxon was an organ donor, his mother wrote in a separate post adding that "This beautiful boy is forever part of my soul, and now will live on in many others."

A GoFundMe was launched over the weekend to "cover funeral expenses, medical bills, and provide some relief to the family as they work through their grief," Krystle Nagy wrote on the campaign page she launched this fundraiser on behalf of Jaxon's mom. 

Krystle wrote the following about Jaxon:

"Jaxon was known for his kindness, passion, and love for family. He enjoyed spending his time building robots and going to states with The Saucon Robotics Club. His presence brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew him, and his sudden departure has left a void that will be deeply felt."

Daily Voice has reached out to his mom to express our condolences. She shared the following photos of her son with us. 

A flower memorial has been set up at the crash scene. 

His visitation and celebration of life is scheduled for Aug. 24. Click here for the details. 

Click here to donate to the GoFundMe. 

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