Modern Family star Sarah Hyland has copped a social media battering in the wake of her young cousin's death, with some questioning why the wealthy TV star is using her Instagram and Twitter accounts to solicit donations from members of the public.
Hyland's 14-year-old cousin Trevor was killed in an alleged drink driving accident over the weekend, a car crash that left her uncle seriously injured in hospital and requiring further surgery.
Trevor's sister Tessa has set up a GoFundMe fundraising page with a goal of $US25,000 ($NZ36,000) — a goal that has already been exceeded, with more than $US30,000 ($NZ43,000) in funds raised in just one day.