Sonic Drive-In to hold memorial fundraiser for families of Brusly crash victims

BRUSLY, La. (WAFB) - Sonic Drive-In is hosting a memorial fundraiser to benefit the families of the victims of a deadly New Year’s Eve crash in Brusly.

The fundraiser will take place on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sonic located at 6089 LA-1 in Brusly.

The fundraiser will take place on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sonic located... — The fundraiser will take place on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sonic located at 6089 LA-1 in Brusly.(Sonic Drive-In)

50% of the proceeds will support the Dunn and Gill families.

Maggie Dunn and Caroline Gill, two teenagers, were killed in a crash when a police officer slammed into their vehicle during a pursuit on Dec. 31.

Caroline Gill, Maggie Dunn — Caroline Gill, Maggie Dunn(Facebook)

Maggie Dunn, Caroline Gill — Maggie Dunn, Caroline Gill(WAFB)

A third victim, Maggie’s older brother, Liam Dunn, survived the crash and remains hospitalized in critical condition due to his injuries.

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