Two of the makers of Schaffrillas Productions, a well known YouTube channel, died in a auto crash in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh County on Sunday.&#13

Christopher Schaffer, 25, and Patrick Phyrillas, 22, were being pronounced dead at the crash web-site. They equally died from blunt pressure head injuries and were travellers in the car or truck, according to a Lehigh County Coroner’s Business office push launch.&#13

James Phyrillas — Patrick’s 25-12 months-aged brother — was in steady problem in the hospital on Tuesday, Brian Downs, a spokesperson for the Lehigh Valley Wellness Community, explained to NPR in an e mail.&#13

Law enforcement mentioned their car was struck by a industrial tractor-trailer although crossing an intersection. Police confirmed to NPR that there is no targeted traffic sign at the intersection wherever the crash transpired.&#13

The induce of the crash is even now underneath investigation by community officers. Law enforcement say they aren’t knowledgeable of the other driver’s problem as of Tuesday.&#13

A Twitter account speaking on behalf of the Schaffrillas editing team shared the news of the crash on social media and stated all movies are on maintain.&#13

Followers expressed disbelief and condolences and wished James a rapidly restoration, mostly underneath the hashtag #PrayForSchaffrillas. Schaffer’s partner started out a GoFundMe to include the family’s funeral expenses.&#13

Schaffrillas Productions got its identify by mashing up the last names of James Phyrillas and Chris Schaffer. The channel began in 2015 by generating videos known as “YouTube Poop,” or video mashups that remix current media for comedic or satirical impact.&#13

Now, the channel specializes in examination videos and animations. The channel has extra than 1.6 million subscribers.&#13

A enthusiast favourite is their Shrek 2 examination video clip, which has been shared by followers reflecting on the channel and its affect. &#13

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