The hearts of Singaporeans all over the country broke when news of a car crash in Woodlands made its way online.
On 23 Oct 2020, a red Audi had collided with the back of a van, causing both vehicles to spin out of control.
7 were involved in the accident, and 4 were subsequently sent to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
Sadly, one of the victims was an 8-year-old girl who ended up in a come due to her injuries.
She sustained a head injury, two broken legs, and needed emergency surgery.
Her family received an outpouring of support and donations soon after the accident made headlines.
The girl, Lovelynn, has since woken up from her coma, and now the father of the victim is donating money to a victim of another accident.Â
Dad of Girl in Woodlands Accident Giving Part of Donations He Received to Queensway Accident Victim’s Family
While Eric Tan was worrying about his daughter, Lovelynn, he came across an article about a secondary school student who died in an accident on 27 Oct.
On that day, 15-year-old Huang Junyong was heading out to a coffeeshop in Queensway to buy food.
While crossing the road, a car slammed into the teenager and sent him flying.
Huang was unconscious when he was rushed to the National University Hospital. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Tan, after reading the article, decided to give part of the donations he received to Huang’s family.
Speaking to Lianhe Wanbao, he said:
“Our children have all experienced serious car accidents, but my daughter is more fortunate and has received care and help from many people. After seeing Ms Chen’s news, I decided to give part of the donation (to her family) in my daughter’s name.”
He did not disclose the amount he gave.
Huang’s school, Crest Secondary School, also raised $12,000 for the family to help with funeral arrangements.
A 54-year-old male driver was arrested for careless driving causing grievous hurt. Investigations are still ongoing.
A Long Road to Recovery
In a Facebook post on Thursday (5 Nov), Tan said his daughter would need a long time to recover as she had sustained multiple serious injuries during the accident.
Though she has woken from her coma, she’s still in an “uncommunicative state”, as her memory and brain-responsive system were affected by a blood clot.
Her two broken legs will require casts for 15 weeks, and it  “may take as long as three to six months to fully heal depending on the severity.”
Lovelynn was also unable to swallow on her own and had to receive nutrition through a feeding tube.
Tan thanked those who made donations for Lovelynn, including his friends, Â private organisations, temples and even members of the public.
“Every donation is carefully recorded and listed to ensure that it will be used for Lovelynn’s hospitalisation bills and treatment costs.
“The remaining donations will be given to charities, in my daughter’s name. I wish to spread on the love and continue to pass this on to those in need,” he said.
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