Gavyn Connolly

Gavyn Connolly, a freshman at Timber Creek Regional High School, was struck while she was crossing Route 42 near a carnival about 8:09 p.m. April 23. She died two days later.

Condolences poured in via social media throughout the afternoon. Some students were urging their classmates to wear purple Tuesday in Gavyn's memory.

Washington Township Police said Gavyn Connolly was struck on Saturday night around 8 p.m. as she crossed Route 42 across from The Dump parking lot.