JEFFERSON — A 21-year-old woman from Lake Hopatcong has died following a single-vehicle off-road crash involving a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) in Jefferson Township.
Allyson Marie Legora, died on December 28, 2025, two days after she was critically injured in a crash that occurred on Roosevelt Avenue on December 26 at approximately 10:15 p.m. Legora was a passenger in the UTV when it overturned, pinning her beneath the vehicle, according to police.
Emergency responders were able to remove the UTV and began lifesaving measures before Legora was transported to Morristown Medical Center in serious condition. Despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her injuries two days later. The driver and another passenger remained at the scene. No charges have been announced at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Legora was a student at Montclair State University, where she was pursuing a degree in education with aspirations of becoming a teacher. According to her obituary, teaching children and helping others was central to who she was, reflecting a life defined by kindness, generosity, and compassion.
Described by loved ones as kind, funny, strong, and endlessly giving, Legora was deeply devoted to her family. She shared a close bond with her parents, Casey and Jodi Legora, and her sister, Brielle, who were the center of her world. Family members said she loved “deeply, fiercely, and selflessly,” always putting others before herself.
Legora had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and found joy in nature, hiking, and time spent with her dogs, Sam and Harley. She also cherished the home she shared with her boyfriend, Nick, creating a space filled with warmth and love. Her friends, including her best friend Haley LaPlatte, were an important part of her life and remain devastated by her loss.
In her passing, Legora continued to help others. As an organ donor, she saved the lives of four people, a final act that family members described as a reflection of her heart and character.
Legora is survived by her parents, Casey and Jodi; her sister, Brielle; her grandparents Judy Condit, Gerry Condit, and Gary Legora; her boyfriend Nick; her dogs Sam and Harley; and many extended family members and friends.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in Mendham. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 3, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Bermingham Funeral Home, 216 South Main Street, Wharton. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6:30 p.m. Interment will be private.
Legora’s family said her love, light, and legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched and the lives she saved.
