Dayton Daily News

Community rallies to help family of Mason teen who died in crash

- By Kendria LaFleur

A community MAINEVILLE — is rallying to help loved ones of a dad-to-be who was killed in a car crash.

Eighteen-year-old Jyan Waespe died after a crash at the intersecti­on of Tylersvill­e and Butler-Warren roads around 11:30 p.m. June 14 in West Chester Twp.

Following his death, loved ones are making sure his family is taken care of.

“The arms that have embraced this family have been tremendous,” Michelle Sloan said.

Sloan is a family friend. She started a diaper drive and GoFundMe account to help his family.

Waespe recently graduated from Mason High School. He and his girlfriend Kayla were expecting a baby boy in August.

Along with diapers, the GoFundMe account has been set up for Kayla and the baby. It has so far raised more than $33,000.

 ?? ?? Jyan Waespe, 18, was due to become a dad in August.
Jyan Waespe, 18, was due to become a dad in August.

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