Sarah Hyland's 14-year-old cousin killed by alleged drunk driver... as she gives $1k to funeral fund

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Sarah Hyland's 14-year-old cousin is killed by alleged drunk driver... as she donates $1,000 to GoFundMe for his funeral

By Ross Mcdonagh For Dailymail.com

Published: 22:46 EST, 2 December 2018 | Updated: 22:46 EST, 2 December 2018

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Sarah Hyland's 14-year-old cousin has been killed by an alleged drunk driver.

The Modern Family shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram stories on Sunday.

'This is my 14-year-old cousin Trevor. Yesterday, he was killed by a drunk driver. My Uncle is still in the hospital in need of more surgeries,' she wrote, alongside a picture of the tragic teen.

Tragic: Sarah Hyland's 14-year-old cousin has been killed by an alleged drunk driver

She asked her 6million followers to help with her family's funeral and medical expenses, sharing a link to a GoFundMe seeking $10k.

The 28-year-old — who renegotiated her Modern Family paycheck to above $100k per episode, earning her around $2.5million every season — herself donated $1k.

Her onscreen sister Ariel Winter also shared the GoFundMe in support of her co-star; at the same time a donor named 'Ariel Workman' pledged $2,500.

Police identified the suspect as Jeffrey Eggeling of Bennington, Nebraska.

RIP: The Modern Family shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram stories on Sunday, asking her 6million followers to help with her family's funeral and medical expenses, sharing a link to a GoFundMe seeking $10k

Git and run: Sarah also named the suspect, who was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene

Sarah also named the suspect, though incorrectly identified him as 'Jeffery Eggerling.' Mr. Eggeling, 36, was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene.

'Jeffery Eggerling took a 14 year old boy's life,' (sic) she wrote.

'Jeffery Eggerling hit my Uncle's Car so fast my cousin (who was wearing a seatbelt) was ejected from the car. (sic)

'Jeffery Eggerling has two prior DUI's. He also tried to RUN from the scene of the crime. Jeffery Eggerling is under arrest and I hope to God he spends the rest of his life in prison.' (sic)

Sarah is just back from a romantic break to the British Virgin Islands with boyfriend Wells Adam.

Help: Her onscreen sister Ariel Winter also shared the GoFundMe in support of her co-star

Donation: The 28-year-old — who renegotiated her Modern Family paycheck to above $100k per episode, earning her around $2.5million every season — herself donated $1k

Pseudonym? At the same as Ariel posted the GoFundMe link, a donor named 'Ariel Workman' pledged $2,500

An hour after posting the devastating news about her cousin, the actress shared a snap of her legs crossed on the sofa in front of her Christmas tree at home.

According to the Omaha World Herald investigators concluded that Trevor and his dad were driving in Omaha, Nebraska in their 1993 Nissan Maxima when a 2011 Ford Escape ran a red light an ploughed into them.

Police said the driver of the Ford 'left his vehicle at the scene and fled'. He was uninjured.

Devastating: According to the Omaha World Herald, Trevor and his dad were driving in Omaha, Nebraska in their 1993 Nissan Maxima when a 2011 Ford Escape ran a red light an ploughed into them.

The paper also confirmed that a search of court records found that suspect had two prior convictions for driving while intoxicated.

Trevor's GoFundMe describe him as 'a funny, smart, innovative, athletic, goofy kid and he was so loved.'

It claimed he was on his way to a show choir event when the crash occurred.

'His dad, Bryan, is recovering physically, but sadly Trevor has gained his wings and is singing and playing some crazy football in heaven,' it read.

Home safe and sound: Sarah is just back from a romantic break to the British Virgin Islands with boyfriend Wells Adam. An hour after posting the devastating news about her cousin, the actress shared a snap of her legs crossed on the sofa in front of her Christmas tree