A grieving Delaware County couple talk about their enterprising son, who, sadly, died in a car accident in Southwest Philadelphia.
According to authorities, the driver of the Honda lost control, entered the southbound lane and struck the Penske vehicle head on.
"It’s very hard," Cole’s mom, Jennifer Gatti, sighed. "He was a one of a kind kid who was special from the moment he came into our lives." "Everything was old trucks, old cars. Nothing new," Jennifer said. "He’s got a 2003. I mean, he wanted a 1987 square body Chevy. I told him, ‘You’ll never find one,’ but that’s what he wanted."
"To the young kids, and I’m not preaching, just know you think you are invincible and I hope you take this and learn anything can happen at any time and to just think before you do," Jennifer said.for Cole has raised over $12,000 toward its $15,000 goal. Cole's family has received countless messages, saying Cole did a lot for the community.
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