Williamstown, South Australia, crash: Single mother Maree Lloyd, 49, and her son Evan, 19, were on a road trip to start a new life when their car crashed into a tree – as friends gathered around them
A single mother and her son were on a road trip to start a new life when their car was involved in a horror accident that left them both fighting for their lives.
Maree Lloyd, 49, and son Evan Deverix, 19, were traveling to a relative’s home on Thursday afternoon when they crashed into a tree near Williamstown in South Australia’s Barossa Valley.
Emergency services were called to Yettie Road just before 5pm and Mrs Lloyd was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Her teenage son was taken to hospital in critical condition, where he is being treated in intensive care for life-threatening head injuries.
His side of the car bore the brunt of the impact, with the tree crashing into the passenger door in the horrific accident.
Emergency services were called to Yettie Road in South Australia’s Barossa Valley after a car crashed into a tree just before 5pm on Thursday
a GoFundMe is now set up to help the couple get back on their feet, which has already raised almost $9,000 for the couple.
Bridget Barletta, a family member who organized the fundraiser, said the mother and son would need support in the coming months.
“Both are currently in hospital and Evan is currently fighting for his life at just 19 years old with significant head injuries,” she said.
“These beautiful family members of ours do not deserve the difficult times that await us.”
Mrs Lloyd had recently found a job and bought a car, but was unable to find a new rental property in the midst of the real estate market crisis.
“They are both trying to get back on their feet after unfortunate personal circumstances,” Ms. Barletta added in the GoFundMe post.
‘Both had a temporary living situation and were looking for rehousing at the time.
“Maree was on her way to a relative’s house where Evan would be living temporarily.”
The single mother recently found a job and a car, but has been unable to secure a rental in the overpriced market
Mr. Deverix was looking for work while taking a filmmaking course
Mr. Deverix was also looking for work while taking a filmmaking course.
Ms Barletta said the couple need basic necessities and need to cover the costs of fuel, parking and hospital fees.
“Both have very difficult times ahead, and we hope to ease the financial burden as they try to recover,” she said.
“Maree and Evan are loved by family and friends, and we hope everyone can give them the helping hand they need.”
In an update she added: ‘Maree continues to improve in hospital.
‘She is overwhelmed by the love and support and it is good to see her smiling. It means the world to her that people reach out.
“Evan remains in intensive care with no significant updates. We expect to hear more in the coming days as doctors can assess him further.”