Hanks Secondary school pupil Kristina Butterfield are going to consistently be actually don't forgotten as a person with compassion for others, a love for family and friends as well as a love for the activity of basketball.

On Sunday, Butterfield died from personal injuries gone through in an auto accident on Sunday, March 2, in Laurel, Montana, her family confirmed.

Butterfield was 16 years old and also some of seven siblings.

"Kristina was actually sensible beyond her years," stated Butterfield's sister, Kayla Evans, who lives in Montana. "She regularly examined the terrific top qualities in folks. She dispersed passion to others, was centered as well as I never ever viewed her without a smile. She regularly wished the most effective for others. Kristina made others delighted and also loved her loved ones very much."

Butterfield had resided in critical problem at a Montana medical center due to the fact that March 2 in Payments, Montana. David Butterfield, Kristina's dad, died at the healthcare facility coming from injuries he experienced in the accident. The Butterfields were actually visiting family in Montana.

The Montana Highway Patrol said the crash developed at 10:14 a.m. Sunday, March 2, in Laurel, Montana. The Butterfields were steering a Nissan Sentra and also were at a deter indication going west. They steered by means of the crossway as well as were hit through a Hummer, which performed not possess a quit sign.

Butterfield was actually a key participant of the Hanks Gal Knights basketball plan and also played onward. She assisted the team to a bidistrict playoff succeed in the Class 5A, Division 2 playoffs. In an essential late time game vs. Bel Air, she scored 6 2nd half lead to aid protect a home championship game.

"An outstanding individual," Hanks ladies basketball train Mike Padilla pointed out. "She indicated a great deal to a great deal of folks and she'll continue to be vital to our program."

This was what Butterfield pointed out after the win vs. Bel Air: "We assisted one another through whatever this period. It was actually a big win for our company, we wished the home game in the playoffs."

Butterfield's allies at Hanks, Harbor Ruiz as well as Jax Alva, showed their appetite as well as appreciation for Butterfield's life.

"She was a huge sis to me," claimed Alva, who is actually a junior. "She opened her center to me and she showed bunches of look after me and others. Kristina left behind an influence on all of us."

Incorporated Ruiz, additionally a junior: "Our company ended up being close friends during the course of our student and also junior years. She was constantly willing to help. She was a kind and looking after individual."

Padilla produced the GoFundMe account after the Sunday, March 2, crash.