Alyssa Smith, of Plainfield, was a passenger in a vehicle that struck a utility pole at about 5 p.m. near Walker Road and Arbeiter Road and died from her injuries at the hospital, according to Kendall County Sheriff's Office.
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The driver, another 16-year-old girl, was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet with minor injuries.
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office and Illinois State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
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Bob Yanello, principal of Plainfield South High School, said: "She was a very compassionate young lady who volunteered her services in an animal shelter. She worked in the PSHS pre-school and made a positive impact on these young kids. She worked very hard in school, was willing to help others, and always had a smile."
A GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral expenses was create: https://www.gofundme.com/alyssa-smiths-memorial