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Fundraiser planned to help 288 crash victim’s family

Posted at 1:46 PM, Jul 03, 2012
and last updated 2012-07-03 13:48:07-04
CLICK TO ENLARGE: Details about the Debbie Allen fundraiser

CLICK TO ENLARGE: Details about the Debbie Allen fundraiser

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WTVR) – Family and friends of a woman killed in an accident on Route 288 in Chester will gather this month to remember their loved one and raise money to help her family.

Debbie Allen was killed Friday when police said a tow truck driver drove into on-coming traffic and hit her SUV head-on. [Read more]

Allen left behind a husband, four adult children and grandchildren, according to family friend Megan Kirby.

“She was very caring, loving person. She brought a smile to everyone’s face, ” Kirby said.

Kirby is helping to get word out about a fundraiser in honor of Allen.

The July 15 event at Benny’s Tavern, in Colonial Heights,  will raise money to assist Allen’s family, Kirby said.Click here for fundraiser details.