Ephrata Township, PA — The tight-knit community of Denver, Pennsylvania, is grieving the sudden and tragic loss of 19-year-old Gage Weaver, who died Friday, August 15, 2025, in a devastating three-vehicle collision.

According to the Ephrata Police Department, the crash occurred when Weaver, driving his Ford Mustang, lost control and crossed into the opposite lane of travel on a stretch of road in Ephrata Township. His vehicle collided with a Ford Econoline van, and moments later, a Honda CR-V struck the van, unable to stop in time. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office pronounced Weaver dead at the scene, finding him in the driver’s seat of his Mustang.

Authorities are still investigating the precise circumstances of the crash, while friends, family, and neighbors try to come to terms with a loss that feels both incomprehensible and unbearably real.

For those who knew him, Gage was far more than a name in a news report. Friends recall his infectious energy, his easy laugh, and the way he had of making even ordinary days feel special. He had a love for cars, a passion for life, and a loyalty to those he cared about that ran deep. “He could walk into a room and light it up without even trying,” one classmate shared. “It’s hard to imagine this place without him.”

The news has shaken the Denver and Ephrata communities, with social media flooded by tributes, photographs, and memories of a young man whose time was cut tragically short. Many have gathered in small groups, finding comfort in shared grief and shared stories.

As the investigation continues, what remains most clear is the profound impact Gage had in just 19 years. His absence leaves a void that cannot be filled, but his memory — his laughter, his kindness, and his love for the people around him — will endure in the hearts of those who loved him.

In the words of one family friend: “Gage lived fast, laughed loud, and loved fiercely. That’s how we’ll remember him.”