Emily Gold, who was part of the Los Osos High School dance team and competed on America’s Got Talent in recent months, has tragically died.
The 17-year-old was found dead on Friday 13 September, according to reports.
A California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer has spoken out about her death.
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America’s Got Talent star Emily Gold dies
As reported in Hello!, California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Rodrigo Jimenez said: “When the officers arrived, they located a female, 17 year old, who was struck by at least one other vehicle in the carpool lane on eastbound 210.”
They concluded: “The female did succumb to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
Now, a GoFundMe page has been set up to raise support for Emily’s family.
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Emily’s dance team shared a heartfelt message online, stating: “
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