HAZLET, NJ — After a local mom of two was killed in a fatal crash in Hazlet, community members are coming together to support her family for the holiday season.
Tracey Ryan, 52, of Union Beach, passed away on Dec. 8 after she was struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of Route 36 and Union Avenue.
Following the crash, a GoFundMe was started to support Ryan’s family, who described Ryan as “the life of every party” and someone who “lit up every room she entered.”
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Now, local community members are coming together to support Ryan’s family during the holiday season.
From Friday through Sunday, Lights on Meredith — a local holiday lights show in Hazlet — will be selling hot chocolate and Christmas treats to attendees, with all proceeds going towards the Ryan family.
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Throughout each day of the display, the family will have a hot chocolate & treat truck parked outside for attendees to shop from.
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“This weekend we’re shining a little extra light to honor a local family who could use our support,” the family said. “Recently, our dear friend lost her mom in a tragic accident, and as a community, we want to help lift them up during this incredibly difficult time.”
“Our show has always been about spreading joy,” the family continued. “But this year, it’s also about coming together to support a family that we care about deeply.”
The holiday lights show will take place on 21 Meredith Way, Hazlet. The display runs at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
To learn more about Lights on Meredith, you can click here.
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