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Geneva College Student Killed In Car Crash

BEAVER FALLS (KDKA) - Geneva College is mourning the loss of a student killed in a car crash.

Nate Ferraco, a freshman engineering student, was in a car with three other students Saturday night when they got into an accident in Butler County. Ferraco died as a result of injuries he suffered in the crash.

According to a release sent by the College, Nate was a soccer player from Pittsburgh and a graduate of Penn Hills High School.

The community was notified of the incident by an email from Dean of Student Development Brian Jensen early Sunday morning.

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"The loss of one of our own community members brings great sorrow. Please join me in prayer for Nate's parents and family during this difficult time. We are currently working with the family and offering them any assistance the College can provide," Jensen in the statement.

Geneva Soccer Coach Gary Dunda released a statement mourning the loss of Ferraco.

"Nate Ferraco was a special person with many wonderful talents. He was a standout soccer player, gifted student, and he truly cared deeply for his teammates and friends. Nate will always hold a special place in my heart and I will forever cherish the time I got to spend with him," Dunda said.

A GoFundMe page has been set up in his honor to help start a scholarship among various other things to honor his memory.

For more information, visit the page here.

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