Sarah Hyland is mourning the death of her teenage cousin.
The “Modern Family” star announced her 14-year-old cousin Trevor Canaday was killed in an alleged drunk driving accident on Saturday in Omaha, Neb. The actress also revealed her uncle was still in the hospital after suffering injuries.
“This is my 14 year old cousin Trevor,” Sarah wrote on her Instagram Story. “Yesterday, he was killed by a drunk driver. My uncle is still in the hospital in need of more surgeries.”
She also provided a link to a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral and medical costs, which was set up by Trevor’s mom and sisters. According to the description, “Trevor and his dad were driving to a show choir event and were involved in a serious car accident due to a drunk driver.”
They also wrote, “His dad, Bryan, is recovering physically, but sadly Trevor has gained his wings and is singing and playing some crazy football in heaven.”
Sarah’s “Modern Family” co-stars Ariel Winter and Nolan Gould reached out with their condolences following the tragic news.
“This is absolutely devastating…” Ariel shared on Instagram. “Please donate anything you can…” Nolan also wrote, “Sending love to @sarahhyland and her family. Please help in any way you can.”
— Gabi Duncan
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