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Erika Renee Crossen, 33, of Millersville, was traveling south on Route 222 by Hunsicker Road in Manheim Township when she hit another car around 6:10 p.m., according to a release by township police and later identified by the Lancaster County coroner's office.
Crossen was declared deceased at the scene at 6:52 p.m., according to the coroner's release.
Manheim Township police continue to investigate this deadly crash. investigation. Any witnesses are asked to contact the Manheim Township Police Department 717-569-6401.
Crossen was known to be kind, and befriend her colleagues like they were family, even calling one "cousin," according to social media.
Her supportive community has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses and says additional funds raised will go to supporting her children.
"Words cannot explain the sadness that everyone who knew who feels," Crossen's sister and campaign organizer Chelsea Miller says. "I want the public to know she was loved and that she fought hard to keep living. Mental health is a serious issue," Miller told Daily Voice in an email.
She was a class of 2007 graduate of Penn Manor High School and has since worked as a secretary or an office manager at John Herr's Village Market, Red Lion Salvage, and Moe's Auto Repair, her social media shows.
A balloon release will be held in her memory at Charlestown Park at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, hosted by one of her friends.
She is survived by her children Christopher, 10, and Paige, 4; her extended family, friends, and coworkers, social media posts show.
Her community continues to share about its loss online.
Funeral service details have yet to be released.
Anyone who would like to donate to the GoFundMe campaign can do so here.
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