Long Island pizzerias come together to support West Babylon community after deadly teen accident

WEST BABYLON, New York (WABC) — More than a month after two teenagers were killed and three others injured in an overnight crash on Long Island, the community is coming together to support their families.

On Wednesday, hundreds of Long Island pizzerias are banding together to raise money.

Bella Trezza, 17, was returning home with the group of teens from a party at 1 a.m. Sept. 21 when a 33-year-old driver from Lindenhurst ran a red light and crashed into the SUV carrying the five teens. Police say the driver, Michael Demond, died at the scene.

Trezza was placed on life support before dying a few days later. Riley Goot, 18, was also killed in the crash.

As part of the Pizza Strong program, $5 from each pie sold will be donated to the families of the victims.

Last April, the program raised over $181,000 for the family of Officer Jonathan Diller and as of October 2023, $102,000 has been raised for families affected by the Farmingdale bush crash tragedy .

Click here to find the list of participating pizzerias.

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