TV horror as Got Talent star, 17, found dead under a bridge weeks after incredible performance

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A school community is in shock after the devastating news that a popular student, who recently wowed on America's Got Talent was found dead under a bridge.

Emily Gold, an AGT star and Los Osos High School dance team member who impressed judges to reach the quarterfinals, was tragically discovered deceased along the 210 Highway in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, just before midnight on Friday, September 13.

Horrific details from the California Highway Patrol reveal that her body was hit by multiple vehicles, resulting in a horrific scene by the time authorities arrived following calls from concerned drivers near Haven Avenue.

Some of the involved vehicles did not stop, with one driver now under investigation for fleeing the scene. In this deeply tragic turn of events, the San Bernardino Coroner's Office is treating Emily's death as a suicide, according to reports.The heartbreaking news of the high school senior's passing was shared with students on Saturday via an announcement from the school. "Emily was on both our Varsity Dance Team and Varsity cheer squad, our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they grieve," Principal Eric Cypher expressed in a touching tribute. "Please keep Emily and her loved ones and friends in your thoughts and prayers." The tragic passing of Emily has sparked a heartwarming response, with a GoFundMe campaign rapidly gathering donations towards a $50,000 target in her memory, reports the Mirror.