America's Got Talent star Emily Gold's cause of death revealed after she was found dead aged 17

Cheerleader Emily Gold was found dead under a bridge , with the San Bernardino Coroner's Office now confirming her cause of death as suicide.

The America's Got Talent competitor was just 17 years old when she died. Emily was found dead under a bridge on the eastbound 210 Highway in Rancho Cucamonga, California , on Friday night.

The California Highway Patrol had been contacted after Emily was seen on the road east of Haven Avenue. A spokesman for CHP revealed that numerous cars hit her body by the time officers showed up and at least one failed to stop.

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Police are asking anybody who witnessed what happened to contact their investigator, Officer S. Gonzalez. The San Bernardino Coroner's Office told People Magazine Emily's death is being treated as a suicide.

Emily appeared on America's Got Talent as part of the Los Osos High School dance team. The group reached the quarterfinals of the talent competition.

Los Osos High School announced the news of Emily's death through a message shared to students on Saturday. "Emily was on both our Varsity Dance Team and Varsity cheer squad, our thoughts and prayer are with the family as they grieve," Principal Eric Cypher said in a statement.

He continued: "Please keep Emily and her loved ones and friends in your thoughts and prayers." A GoFundMe campaign has been launched following Emily's death and has received more than $34,000 in donations.

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The GoFundMe also has a statement which reads: "As a community lets come together and support the Gold family in this difficult time. Please know this money will go directly to the family to support them and help with expenses."

Many of Emily’s friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to the cheerleader. "Let it be known that she now rests easy although there were many that loved Emily Gold and even looked up to her," Samantha Shaw commented on Facebook.

Samantha added: "She will be remembered none the less by her fellow Grizzlies and by those who loved her with all their heart and soul. Emily Gold, thank you for all that you have done in this world. You have done more than enough. Claws up to you Emily. Claws up."

Dance team member Mia Bustamante said that Emily would be "missed beyond words" in a post on Instagram. She added: "You brought me the most beautiful form of love I could ask for. My best friend, my forever dance sister."

If in the United States, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to http://SuicidePreventionLifeline.org