Adding another layer of grief to the tragedy is the fact that the 12-year-old’s friend, who was also involved in the accident, faces a long road to recovery after sustaining several severe injuries.
On June 14, 2025, a devastating accident occurred in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, which left two young girls critically injured. Sadly, after fighting for her life at Nemours Children’s Hospital, one of the girls, 12-year-old Abby Gillon, passed away two days later on June 16, at 2:28 p.m. A fundraiser has since been set up to support her bereaved family.
Initial reports from the Aston Township Police confirmed that emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Lehr Boulevard and Concord Road at approximately 2:18 p.m. on a Saturday. There, first responders found two young girls suffering from life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter (e-scooter), from which they fell off.
Both were given immediate medical assistance at the scene before being rushed to a nearby hospital, where they were listed in critical condition.
The driver of the car involved remained at the scene and cooperated fully with authorities. While no criminal charges or citations have been filed, the investigation remains ongoing, led jointly by Aston Township Police and the Delaware County Accident Reconstruction Team.
Following the incident, Lehr Boulevard was temporarily shut down, but has since been reopened to traffic.
News concerning how Gillon died was shared by a loved one, who delivered the heartbreaking update on behalf of the late girl’s grieving mother, Lori Kralle. “After fighting hard to combat a severe traumatic brain injury, Abigail passed away,” the friend divulged.
During a tearful interview, Kralle recalled hearing the devastating news that her daughter had been involved in an accident from an Emergency room (ER) nurse via a phone call.
Lori Kralle speaking with a news reporter about the loss of her daughter, Abby Gillon, posted on August 18, 2025. | Source: YouTube/ Local 12
“[I] just kept asking, ‘Is she alert? Is she responsive?’ And they wouldn’t give me an answer,” shared Gillon’s mom. For Kralle, the pain of losing her only child has been profound.
“We feel broken. She was my best friend, my only daughter,” she said in a tearful interview. Yet even amid the grief, Gillon’s mother has found a way to channel her sorrow into purpose.
Lori Kralle speaking about her daughter’s demise. | Source: YouTube/Local 12
Determined to prevent similar tragedies, Kralle and her family have partnered with a state legislator to champion “Abby’s Law.” This is a proposed bill that would implement stricter e-scooter regulations, including speed caps at 20 mph, helmet requirements for 16 and 17-year-olds, and an age restriction for riders.
A Facebook page created by Gillon’s uncle has already drawn significant support from the community, though the initiative has faced some resistance.
“There are people that [sic] argue it, ‘you can’t take my rights away, you can’t do this,’” he acknowledged of the pushback, but emphasized that the family’s goal is to protect lives. For Kralle, it’s also about making sure no other parent has to endure the agony she now carries after losing her beloved daughter.
Gillon’s uncle echoed Kralle’s grief and determination in a poignant Facebook post that quickly captured the attention of many online.
A photo of e-scooters taken in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on August 3, 2025. | Source: Getty Images
Writing just weeks after Gillon’s passing, he urged the public to back “Abby’s Law,” citing how his niece had been removed from life support after the accident. “Scooters are dangerous and [sic] it’s getting out of control,” he wrote. “These do not belong on the streets!”
Gillon’s uncle emphasized the need for safety education, helmet use, and age restrictions, voicing support for scooter confiscation if guidelines are ignored.
While acknowledging that not everyone agrees with stricter rules, he stood firm in his conviction, saying, “If I saved one from harm [sic] my intentions worked.”
The emotional weight of his words was underscored by a collection of personal photos celebrating Gillon’s life. Among them are a proud school portrait, sweet snapshots of her as a small child, cheerful moments with family at a boardwalk arcade, and heartwarming scenes from her days as a cheerleader.
As the family continued to process their heartbreak, a close friend, Stephanie Jensen, stepped in to offer support in a tangible way. She organized a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of Kralle, urging the community to rally behind Gillon’s family in their time of need.
The fundraiser was initially launched while Gillon was in critical condition, with Jensen encouraging prayers, donations, and shares. The page features a touching holiday photo of Gillon seated beside Santa Claus, smiling warmly in festive green pajamas.
Following Gillon’s passing, Jensen updated the page with a heartfelt appeal to help the family financially. “The financial burden of a funeral should be the last thing Abby’s family, [sic] has to worry about,” she stated, noting that the loved ones would be unable to work while navigating such immense loss.
Funds raised were set to go toward covering memorial expenses and helping the grieving mother manage unforeseen costs in the difficult weeks ahead.
Lori Kralle with loved ones and a reporter. | Source: YouTube/Local 12
As of now, the fundraiser has received an outpouring of generosity, collecting over $89,000 toward its $100,000 goal.
To further honor Gillon’s life, loved ones created an online memorial page—a gentle digital space dedicated to remembering the bright spirit she was. The homepage opens with a serene ocean backdrop and the message, “Let the memory of Abigail ‘Abby’ be with us forever.” Visitors have filled the page with heartfelt tributes, recounting shared lunches and the warmth Gillon brought to those around her.
A detailed biography on the site paints a vibrant picture of the girl behind the headlines: a foodie with a fondness for pickle pizza and Italian hoagies, a budding swimmer, a dedicated cheerleader, and a natural leader among her peers.
Gillon’s creativity, kindness, and magnetic energy left an impression far beyond her years—one now carried forward by every message, memory, and act of love shared in her name.
While Gillon’s family continues to grieve, the loved ones of the late tween’s friend, Bella Jones, are focused on her long and challenging road to recovery.
The severely injured girl’s cousin, Joyce Cardwell, launched a GoFundMe page after the accident, writing, “She has a long road of recovery ahead of her, both parents will be out of work caring for Bella. Anything will help for the medical expenses [sic].” The page features heartfelt photos of Jones smiling alongside her family, a bittersweet reminder of the normalcy that once was.
In a recent update, the cousin disclosed, “Bella is now out of critical condition and is on the rehabilitation floor. She has 40 staples in her head, a fractured skull, swelling, and broke every bone on the left side of her face.”
“She has a broken jaw and a fractured collarbone, she has a broken femur and 3 fractured ribs, and a major concussion. She had surgery to wire her jaw and screws in her femur.”
Cardwell also shared that her cousin will need six months or more to recover physically, adding, “Emotionally and mentally she’s never going to be the same.”
So far, the fundraiser has garnered over $67,000 toward its $75,000 goal, with supporters continuing to send love, prayers, and financial help as the family navigates an uncertain but hopeful path forward.
At this time, we wish to extend our most heartfelt condolences to Kralle, Gillon’s dad, uncle, all her family members, loved ones, friends, and community, as they mourn such a significant loss. We hope for their healing amid their time of grief. RIP, dear Gillon. We also wish to express our hope for the full and speedy recovery of Jones.
