Allyson Legora, Montclair State University Student, Dies Days After UTV Crash; GoFundMe Surpasses $79K

Authorities have released new details surrounding the UTV crash that claimed the life of Allyson Legora, a 21-year-old Montclair State University student from Lake Hopatcong.

According to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Legora was riding in a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) with two passengers and a driver when it overturned on Roosevelt Avenue at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Friday, December 26. The vehicle overturned during the incident, pinning Legora underneath.

Emergency responders removed Legora from beneath the UTV and performed CPR at the scene, according to prosecutor’s office spokesperson Meghan Knab. She was transported by paramedics to Morristown Medical Center in critical condition. The driver and the second passenger remained at the scene and were not reported injured.

Legora died two days later, on Sunday, December 28, authorities confirmed.

The crash remains under investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in coordination with the Jefferson Township Police Department. No additional details regarding the cause of the crash have been released.

 

Community Mourning and Fundraising Effort

An outpouring of grief followed news of Legora’s death, with family, friends, and community members sharing tributes online. A GoFundMe fundraiser launched to support her family raised more than $79,000 within a day of going live.

“I am reaching out with a humble heart to ask for support during a devastating time,” wrote Tina Fedo, the organizer of the campaign. “Allyson Legora was the light in every room she entered and has deeply touched each of our hearts, leaving a mark that will never be forgotten.”

The fundraiser states that the family is seeking financial and emotional support as they navigate the loss.

According to her LinkedIn profile, Legora was a student at Montclair State University and worked in childcare.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.