Fund Set Up for Carmel Dad Killed in Crash

Brian Appelbergh died March 16, leaving behind a wife, Christine, and two daughters, Sophie and Ava.

A fund has been established to support the family of a Carmel man who was killed in a car crash March 16, leaving behind a wife and two young children.

According to police reports, Brian Appelbergh, 36, was driving on Route 9A in Hawthorne at about 7:30 a.m., when he swerved to miss a fallen tree that was partially blocking the southbound lanes near the Route 117 entrance ramp. In doing so, he lost control of the vehicle and struck another tree along the shoulder of the roadway.

A Good Samaritan immediately called 911, but first responders found Appelbergh unresponsive at the scene. CPR was performed as he was rushed to Westchester Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

“Brian was a devoted husband to his wife, Christine, and a proud, loving father to his two young daughters, Sophie and Ava, who were truly the center of his world,” reads the fundraiser page that was set up by Lisa Nakelski. “Brian was the kind of person who showed up for others without hesitation – always ready with a helping hand, a kind word, or a smile that could brighten anyone’s day. His presence brought warmth, laughter, and comfort to so many, and his loss is being felt deeply by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.”

To donate, visit www.spotfund.com/story/bda60acb-168c-4705-aa35-939ab91b6c5.