Sophie Rinehart
Sophie Rinehart
Sophie Rinehart was a 17-year-old student at John H. Castle High School and was from Newburgh, Indiana. She was the daughter of pastor David Rinehart. [1]
She was an aspiring singer and sung for her father's church and high school band.
In the band's performances, Sophie would be the centerpiece of it.
Many who witnessed her perform live reported that they were mesmerized by her voice and singing ability.
Three of Sophie's favorite things in life were Jesus, music, and fluffy cats.
Death
On the early morning of November 13th, Sophie, her father, her sister Josie, and her grandmother Ruth Ann were driving home in a 2015 Honda Civic from the Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships on Interstate 69 when suddenly they hit a deer. Her father pulled off to the shoulder to address the damaged when Mason Hartkey crashed his 2006 Chevrolet Colorado into their vehicle. It is not determined why Hartkey was illegally driving on the shoulder of the highway. [1]
The crash proved fatal to Sophie, David, and Ruth Ann.
Hartkey and Josie were sent to the hospital to be treated for their injuries.
A GoFundMe has been established to help the Rinehart family.