“Jacob was able to shine and spread happiness to everyone he met. He figured out a different way to let each person have a special connection with him.”
Taylor Swift fans have rallied in support of a fellow fan who was killed early Saturday after leaving Swift’s Houston concert. Jacob Lewis, 20, was hit and killed by a drunken driver after The Eras Tour show at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday night. A GoFundMe was created for Lewis and as of Wednesday afternoon, more than 8,000 “Swifties” have donated more than $125,000. Most are donating $13, which is known to fans as Swift’s favorite number.
He exited the vehicle to push it from behind, according to a news release from the Houston Police Department. Another car traveling on the freeway struck Lewis and the car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle has been charged with a felony of driving intoxicated and failure to stop and render aid. Despite the tragedy, the Lewises are glad that Jacob and April could enjoy the show as their last experience together.
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