With deep sorrow, family, friends, and the community mourn the loss of Charles Raffensberger Jr., 15, who was tragically killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, Charles was driving when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Investigators said he was traveling at a high rate of speed and was engaged in a FaceTime video call at the time of the crash. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, where Charles was pronounced dead. Authorities indicated that distraction and speed are believed to have contributed to the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
The sudden and heartbreaking loss of such a young life has left loved ones and the community grieving deeply. Charles is remembered not for the circumstances of his death, but for the life he lived, the memories he shared, and the future that was taken far too soon.
The family asks for prayers, strength, and privacy during this unimaginably difficult time.
May Charles Raffensberger Jr. rest in peace, and may his memory live on forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
