Williamstown, South Australia crash: Single mum Maree Lloyd, 49, and her son Evan, 19, were on a road trip to start a new life when their car plowed into a tree – as friends rally support around them
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A single mother and her son were on a road trip to build a new life when their car was involved in a horrific accident that left them fighting for their lives.
Maree Lloyd, 49, and son Evan Deverix, 19, were traveling to a relative’s home on Thursday afternoon when they smashed into a tree near Williamstown in South Australia’s Barossa Valley.
Emergency services were called to Yettie Road just before 8pm. 5pm and Mrs Lloyd was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Her teenage son was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he is being treated in intensive care for life-threatening head injuries.
His side of the car took the brunt of the impact, with the tree smashing into the passenger door in the horror crash.
Emergency services were called to Yettie Road in South Australia’s Barossa Valley after a car smashed into a tree just before 8am.
ONE GoFundMe has now been set up to help the couple get back on their feet, which has already raised nearly $9,000 for the couple.
Bridget Barletta, a family member who organized the fundraiser, said 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 with significant head injuries,” she said.
‘These beautiful family members of ours do not deserve the hard times ahead.’
Mrs Lloyd had recently found a job and bought a car, but had been unable to find a new rental property amid the housing crisis.
“They are both trying to get back on their feet after unfortunate personal circumstances,” Ms. Barletta added in the GoFundMe post.
“Both had temporary living situations and were looking to rehome at the time.
“Maree was on her way to a family member’s house where Evan would be staying temporarily.”
The single mother recently found a job and a car, but has been unable to secure a rental in the overpriced market
Sir. Deverix had been looking for work while taking a filmmaking course
Sir. Deverix had also been looking for work while taking a course in film production.
Ms Barletta said the couple needed basic necessities and to cover the cost of fuel, parking and hospital fees.
“Both have very tough times ahead and we hope to ease the financial burden when they look to recover,” she said.
“Maree and Evan are loved by family and friends and we hope everyone can come forward to give them the help they need.”
In an update, she added: ‘Maree continues to improve in hospital.
‘She is overwhelmed by the love and support and it’s good to see her smile. It means the world to her that people reach out.
“Evan is still in ICU on life support and there are no significant updates. We expect to hear more in the coming days as doctors are able to further assess him.’