Ithaca, N.Y. — More than $70,000 has been raised for the family of Amanda Bush, who was killed in the truck accident at Simeon’s Restaurant in June, according to a report in the Cornell Alumni Magazine.
Bush, 27, was a bartender at the restaurant and a pregnant mother.
Bush’s young daughter and fiancé are doing as well as can be expected, said Adam Cortright, the fiancé, in a brief interview with The Voice this week.
“It’s really appreciated,” Cortright said of the donations, while not confirming the amount raised.
“The community did a great job.”
There were at least two fundraisers set up in the aftermath of the horrific crash in downtown Ithaca.
A benefit event held in July raised at least $9,000 for Simeon’s crash victims. The event was organized by Vicki Taylor Brous of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance and Deb Mohlenhoff of Ithaca’s Common Council.
Additionally, a GoFundMe page raised nearly $25,000 for the Bush family, according to the site’s page. The person who started the page, Nora Abramov, later agreed to pay the administrative fees of GoFundMe.com.
Simeon’s crash coverage
Trucking firm in Simeon’s crash has lost its operating authority from feds – The company that owns the truck that crashed into Simeon’s on the Commons in June has lost its authority to operate across state lines, according to federal documents. The Ithaca Voice
Titus Gallery, shuttered and splintered in Simeon’s crash, reopens with eye to the future – After nearly two months of restoration, the Titus Gallery is reopening its doors. The Ithaca Voice
What if truck safety in Ithaca is simply impossible? Scrutinizing 8 decades of evidence – “Water runs down hills … and so do vehicles and trucks if they lose their brakes.” The Ithaca Voice
Owners want to rebuild structure that houses Simeon’s – The owners of the building housing Simeon’s on the Commons intend to restore the structure, and the owners of Simeon’s intend to reopen their popular restaurant in the same location. The Ithaca Voice
History of accidents at Commons raises questions about Ithaca intersection – Past traffic accidents at the intersection of North Aurora Street and East State Street both suggest the possibility of future incidents and raise the question of what can be done to prevent them. The Ithaca Voice
Could better signs have helped? Official looks at similar Ithaca roads after Simeon’s tragedy – Former Ithaca Mayor Carolyn Peterson wonders if road signage for trucks ought to be prominent among the questions discussed after the crash. The Ithaca Voice
As life resumes in downtown Ithaca, a city registers its shock — and asks questions – In some ways, life in downtown Ithaca went on as usual Saturday morning. The Ithaca Voice
Ice-cold beer, bubbling mozzarella & Ithaca style: The history of Simeon’s Restaurant – Located on the corner of South Aurora, with a stenciled ceiling and eclectic design, Simeon’s serves its customers in a building more than 140 years old. The Ithaca Voice
